When Kanesada's son Tadamasa ICHIJO celebrated his attainment of manhood, Kanesada granted Tadamasa to use a portion of his real name and recommended for Sakone no chujo (Middle Captain of the Left Division of Inner Palace Guards).
兼定の子・一条内政（のち大津御所）の元服に際し、偏諱を与え、左近衛中将に推挙した。