Sumitomo Fujiwara

Japan

As a government official, he extended his influence in Iyo Province (Ehime Prefecture) in Shikoku and tailed to return to Kyoto even after the tenure of his office expired. He committed piracy in the Inland Sea. Although he was subdued by Toshihito Kino, Lord of Iyo, at one time, he rebelled again in 939 and became powerful in Aki Province (Hiroshima Prefecture) and Suwo Province (Yamaguchi Prefecture). At that time, Masakado Taira revolted m eastern Japan and the country’s security was threatened. The Court sent Yoshifuru Ono to Shikoku to subdue Sumitomo, who was defeated after hard fighting.

Sumitomo no Fujiwara

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Background

Sumitomo no Fujiwara was born in Japan. he was the son of Yoshinori, Dazai Shoni (Secretary attached to the Imperial administrative office in Kyushu).

Career

As a government official, he extended his influence in Iyo Province (Ehime Prefecture) in Shikoku and tailed to return to Kyoto even after the tenure of his office expired. He committed piracy in the Inland Sea.

Although he was subdued by Toshihito Kino, Lord of Iyo, at one time, he rebelled again in 939 and became powerful in Aki Province (Hiroshima Prefecture) and Suwo Province (Yamaguchi Prefecture). At that time, Masakado Taira revolted m eastern Japan and the country’s security was threatened. The Court sent Yoshifuru Ono to Shikoku to subdue Sumitomo, who was defeated after hard fighting.

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