Fujiwara no Nakamaro (藤原 仲麻呂; 706 – October 21, 764), also known as Emi no Oshikatsu (恵美 押勝), was a Japanese aristocrat (kuge), courtier, and statesman. He was chancellor (Daijō-daijin) of the Imperial government during the Nara period.
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Early life
Nakamaro was the second son of Fujiwara no Muchimaro, who was the founder of Nan-ke (southern branch) of the Fujiwara clan.
Career
Nakamaro was named to progressively important court positions during the reign of Empress Kōken.
Minister of the Right (udaijin)
Supreme Military Official (shibinaishō)
Vice Minister (jundaijin)
Opposition led by Tachibana no Naramaro and others was put down in 757.
In 758, Nakamaro was given the title and role of "Grand Guardian" (taihō); and his name was changed to Emi No Oshikatsu. The power to mint copper coins was granted to Oshikatsu in 759.