About Fujiwara no Yasuhira
Lived 1155 – 1189 (aged 33–34). Fujiwara no Yasuhira was a Japanese military personnel.
was the fourth ruler of Northern Fujiwara in Mutsu Province, Japan, the second son of Hidehira.
At first protecting Yoshitsune, according to his father's will, he was finally forced by Minamoto no Yoritomo to attack Yoshitsune. Yoshitsune, rather than surrender, killed his wife and children and committed suicide. In 1189 Yasuhira was defeated by Yoritomo's forces and subsequently killed in Nienosaku, Hinai District during the Battle of Ōshū. This marked the end of the Northern Fujiwara.
A casket purportedly containing the head of Fujiwara no Yasuhira is housed within the Konjiki-dō at Chūson-ji in Iwate Prefecture.
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Who was Fujiwara no Yasuhira?
Japanese noble
When was Fujiwara no Yasuhira born?
Fujiwara no Yasuhira was born in 1155.
When did Fujiwara no Yasuhira die?
Fujiwara no Yasuhira died on 14 October 1189 in Hinai district.
What was Fujiwara no Yasuhira's occupation?
Fujiwara no Yasuhira was a military personnel.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Yasuhira?
Fujiwara no Yasuhira was Japanese.
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