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Kujō Yoshitsune

1169 – 1206

Japanese court noble from the late Heian period to the early Kamakura period

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About Kujō Yoshitsune

Lived 1169 – 1206 (aged 36–37). Kujō Yoshitsune was a Japanese poet, writer and calligrapher.

, also known as Fujiwara no Yoshitsune, son of regent Kujō Kanezane and a daughter of Fujiwara no Sueyuki, was a kugyō or Japanese court noble from the late Heian period to the early Kamakura period. He held a regent position Sesshō from 1202 to 1206. Kujō Michiie was his son.

In 1179 Yoshitsune came of age. In 1188 when his elder brother died he was designated as successor of the family. In 1196 political shake-up caused him to lose the court position he was appointed a year before.

Family Father: Kujō Kanezane Mother: Fujiwara Tomoko Wives and Children: Wife: Ichijō Yoshiyasu's daughter Kujō Michiie Kujō Noriie (1194–1225) Fujiwara no Ritsushi married Emperor Juntoku Wife: Fujiwara Hisako (?-1222) Kujō Motoie Wife: Samesuke Masatsune's daughter Ryoson Wife: Daizendaibu Nobunori's daughter Dokei unknown Keisei (1189–1268)

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Important facts

Born
1169
Birth century
Died
1206
Nationality
Positions held
Daijō-daijin
Also known as
Fujiwara no Yoshitsune, Kujo Yoshitsune, Fujiwara no Ryokei, Kujou Yoshitsune

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kujō Yoshitsune?

Japanese court noble from the late Heian period to the early Kamakura period

When was Kujō Yoshitsune born?

Kujō Yoshitsune was born in 1169.

When did Kujō Yoshitsune die?

Kujō Yoshitsune died in 1206.

What was Kujō Yoshitsune's occupation?

Kujō Yoshitsune was a poet, writer and calligrapher.

What nationality was Kujō Yoshitsune?

Kujō Yoshitsune was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kujō Yoshitsune

· Wikidata: Q1334953

· DBpedia: Kujō Yoshitsune

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