About Kikuchi Takanao
Lived 1150 – 1185 (aged 34–35). Kikuchi Takanao was a Japanese samurai.
was a Japanese samurai and nobleman. He can also be referred to as Kikuchi no Jiro Takanao or Kikuchi Higo-Gon-no-Kami Takanao.
When Kikuchi Takanao sided with Minamoto no Yoritomo and began levying troops in Kyūshū in 1180, at the beginning of the Genpei War, Sadayoshi marched against him and defeated Takanao. Kikuchi Takanao was present at the Battle of Dan-no-ura. Shortly after the battle in the same year, he was turned over to Minamoto Yoshitsune by his lord Ogata no Saburo Koreyoshi. He was taken to the Rokujo riverbed and his head was cut off.
"One of your retainers, Kikuchi no Jiro Takanao, has been my enemy for years ... You may rely on me if you will turn Kikuchi over for execution." -Minamoto no Yoshitsune
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Who was Kikuchi Takanao?
samurai
When was Kikuchi Takanao born?
Kikuchi Takanao was born in 1150.
When did Kikuchi Takanao die?
Kikuchi Takanao died in 1185.
What was Kikuchi Takanao's occupation?
Kikuchi Takanao was a samurai.
What nationality was Kikuchi Takanao?
Kikuchi Takanao was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kikuchi Takanao. https://biography.guide/kikuchi-takanao/
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