Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (坂上 田村麻呂, 758 – June 17, 811) was a court noble, general and shōgun of the early Heian period of Japan. He served as Dainagon, Minister of War and Ukon'e no Taisho (Major Captain of the Right Division of Inner Palace Guards). He held the kabane of Ōsukune and the court rank of Junior Second Rank and was awarded the Order of Second Class.
He was the son of Sakanoue no Karitamaro. He was considered an avatar of Bishamonten in legend.[1]
- ^ Iwao, Seiichi. (2002). Dictionnaire historique du Japon, p. 2329.