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in 850, following Emperor Ninmyo's abdication. This sequence of events, among others, contributed to the increasing control of the Fujiwara over every aspect of the government. While Montoku was still Crown Prince, Yoshifusa's daughter, Akira Keiko, entered the imperial court, and in March of the year of the Emperor's enthronement, she gave birth to his fourth son (Prince Korehito, later Emperor Seiwa). In November, at eight months old, Prince Korehito was appointed Crown Prince, supplanting the eldest son,

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