Fun'ya no Kiyomi

Funya no Kiyomi (文室 浄三, 693 - October 9, 770), born Prince Chinu (智努王), was a former member of the Imperial Family, nobleman and politician in Japan during Asuka and Nara periods. He served as Major Counselor (Gyoshitaifu) in the Imperial Court and held the court rank of Junior Second Rank. He was the son of Prince Naga and the grandson of Emperor Tenmu. Life Prince Chinu was born in 693 as the son of Prince Naga, the son of Emperor Tenmu, during the reign of Empress Jitō. In 717, Prince Chinu received the court rank of Junior Fourth Rank, and in 740, he advanced to Senior Fourth Rank. After serving as Head of Bureau of Carpentry (Moku no Kami), Minister of Imperial Palace Construction (Zōgūkyō), and Head of Bureau of Imperial Villa Construction (Zōrikyūshi), he was given Junior Third Rank in 747.