and Fujiwara no Mitsuko. A skillful politician, he managed to set up his own grandson as the emperor Emperor Seiwa, with himself acting as regent and de facto ruler. He was the first regent (Sessho) in Japanese history who wasn't himself of imperial rank. Yoshifusa is referred to as Chūjin Kō (忠仁公) (posthumous name as Daijō Daijin). Career Jōwa 1, on the 9th day of the 7th month (834): Sangi (参議) Jōwa 2 (835): Gon-no-Chūnagon (… (More on Yoshifusa)