He served for the three sovereigns who were the 120th Emperor Ninko, the 121st Emperor Komei and the 122nd Emperor Meiji; He was promoted up to Juichii Udaijin (Junior First Rank and Minister of the Right).
仁孝天皇（120代）・孝明天皇（121代）・明治天皇（122代）の三朝にわたり仕え、官位は従一位右大臣まで進む。