Fujiwara no Kanezane (藤原 兼実; 1149 – May 3, 1207), also known asKujō Kanezane (九条 兼実), is the founder of theKujō family (at the encouragement ofMinamoto no Yoritomo), although some sources citeFujiwara no Morosuke (908–960) as its founder.
Kanezane organised the compilation of the Kitano Tenjin Engi, the history of theKitano Shrine.
In April 1186 he becameregent[1] and in 1189 was appointed Chief Minister.
A descendant ofFujiwara no Michinaga's line, he was the son ofFujiwara no Tadamichi, and his brother,Jien was the author of the historical workGukanshō.
Among his sons wereKujō Yoshimichi (九条 良通; 1167–1188),Kujō Yoshisuke (九条 良輔; 1185–1218),Kujō Yoshihira (九条 良平; 1185–1240) andYoshitsune.
In 1202 he ordained as a Buddhist monk underHōnen and took on theDharma nameEnshō (円証).
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