Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of
Emperor En'yū,
Emperor Kazan and
Emperor Ichijō. After his rival brother
Kanemichi's death in 977 he was appointed to
Udaijin by his cousin
Yoritada who became
Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son
Michikane encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent. Kaneie told Kazan that the
Imperial Regalia was already held by Ichijo, and hence Kazan should not continue as ruler. Kazan acquiesced to Kaneie's demands, under some pressure, and went to the
Gangyō-ji monastery. Kaneie's second son, Michikane, went with Kazan; he intended to also take the tonsure. When they arrived at the monastery, Michikane claimed that he would like to see his parents as a layman for the last time - he did not return. When Emperor Ichijo succeeded, Kaneie became
Sesshō of Emperor Ichijō. •
969 (
Anna 1): Ju Sammi (従三位) •
970 (
Anna 2):
Chūnagon •
972 (
Tenroku 3, 11th month): Kaneie was promoted from the office of Chūnagon to
Dainagon •
978 (
Jōgen 3, 10th month): Kaneie was named
Udaijin. •
986 (
Kanna 2, 24th day of the 6th month):
Sesshō (摂政) for
Emperor Ichijō •
986 (
Kanna 2, 20th day of the 7th month): retire from Udaijin •
989 (
Eiso 1, 12th month): Kaneie is named
daijō daijin. •
990 (
Shōryaku 1, 5th month): Kaneie fell seriously ill; and he abandoned his offices to become a Buddhist monk. •
July 26, 990 (
Shōryaku 1, 2nd day of the 7th month): Kaneie died at the age of 62. ==Family==