He served the Imperial Court for two generations, Emperor Higashiyama (the 113th) and Emperor Nakamikado (the 114th), however, since he died at an early age, he was only promoted to Junii rank, Dainagon (chief councillor of state), although he was the family head of the Sanjo family.
東山天皇（113代）・中御門天皇（114代）の二代にわたり仕えたが、若くして薨去したため、三条家の当主でありながら官位は従二位大納言止まり。