# Fujiwara no Michinaga - Court magnate; regent 1016–1017

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/fujiwara-no-michinaga
Reign: 995 – 1027
Dynasty: Fujiwara clan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujiwara_no_Michinaga

Michinaga dominated court politics through family alliances. His broad period of influence should not be confused with his brief formal regency.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Heian period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/heian-period)
- Succeeded by: [Emperor Go-Ichijō](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-ichijo)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1008 - [The Tale of Genji circulates at court](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1008-the-tale-of-genji-circulates-at-court)
- 1016 - [Michinaga becomes regent](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1016-michinaga-becomes-regent)