742 (Tenpyō 14): The emperor sent Moroe to Ise to convey his appreciation to the
kami.[5]
743 (Tenpyō 15): Moroe was elevated to a rank almost equal to
Sadaijin (Minister of the Left).[5]
756 (Tenpyō-shōhō 8, 2nd month):
Empress Kōken is informed that Sadaijin Moroe is contemplating revolt, but she refuses to credit the rumor; nevertheless, Moroe resigns.[2]
757 (Tenpyō-hōji 1): Moroe dies at age 74; and his rank is posthumously raised by the empress.[6]
Moroe was a poet whose work is included in the
Man'yōshū.[1]