Fujiwara no Tokihira

was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period. Career Tokihira was a minister under Emperor Daigo. 891 (Kanpyō 3, 3rd month): Tokihira was given a rank which was the equivalent of sangi. 897 (Kanpyō 9, 6th month): Tokihira was made Dainagon with a rank equal to that of a General of the Left. 899 (Shōtai 2): Tokihira was named Sadaijin 900 (Shōtai 3): Tokihira accused Sugawara no Michizane of plotting against the emperor. This led to Michizane's exile to the Dazaifu in Kyūshū. 909 (Engi 9, 4th month): Tokihira died at age 39. He was honored with posthumous rank and titles. Genealogy This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Mototsune. Tokihira had two brothers: Fujiwara no Tadahira and Fujiwara no Nakahira.