Abe no Sadatô was the second son of [[Abe no Yoritoki]]. His older brother was [[Abe no Muneto|Abe no Munetô]]. Because Mutsu province was so removed from the capital, the Abe clan was able to get away with not paying taxes, being expansionistic, and generally rebellious against the Imperial court. | Abe no Sadatô was the second son of [[Abe no Yoritoki]]. His older brother was [[Abe no Muneto|Abe no Munetô]]. Because Mutsu province was so removed from the capital, the Abe clan was able to get away with not paying taxes, being expansionistic, and generally rebellious against the Imperial court. |