Career
Maro established the Kyōke branch of the Fujiwara clan. Maro was a minister (sakyō no dayū) during the reign of Emperor Shōmu. 737 (Tenpyō 9, 7th month): Maro died at age 43.
Maro had three brothers: Fusasaki, Muchimaro and Umakai.
These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara. His mother was Ioe no Iratsume, former wife of Emperor Temmu.
