of the southern branch of the Fujiwara clan after Kudara no Konikishi Myōshin had married Fujiwara no Tsugutada around 754. The emperor's rescript of 790 aimed to support Myōshin's appointment as lady-in-waiting (尚侍), the highest post among court ladies, despite her humble origin. She helped the clan's other female members enter the imperial court. Their prosperous days ended in 807, when Fujiwara no Takatoshi, the son of Tsugutada and Myōshin, fell from power in an imperial succession dispute. They declined from the latter half of the 9th century to the early 10th century and disappeared from the political scene. Notable members of the Kudara no Konikishi clan include: Kudara no Konikishi Zenkō () (617-700) - The founder of the clan Kudara no Konikishi Shōsei () (?-674) - son of the founder Kudara no Konikishi Rōgu () (661-737) - Vice Governor of Settsu () Kudara no Konikishi Kyōfuku () (697-766) - Lord of Justice () Kudara no Konikishi Shuntetsu () (740-795) - General of Peace Guard for Mutsu and Vice Delegate of Conquering East-Barbarian () Kudara no Konikishi Bukyō () - Governor of Dewa () Notes External links Kudara no Konishiki Genealogy Tree (百済氏祖系)Warning: This page contains pieces of family trees which are not considered historical facts by historians. Japanese clans Japanese people of Korean descent