About Minamoto no Nakatsuna
Lived 1126 – 1180 (aged 53–54). Minamoto no Nakatsuna was a Japanese military personnel.
Minamoto no Nakatsuna (died 1180) was a Japanese samurai lord. He was the elder son of Minamoto no Yorimasa, and fought in the Battle of Uji in 1180, during the Genpei War. Together with his father and younger brother Minamoto no Kanetsuna, the three fought against the Taira clan. However, they were unable to defeat the enemy so they safely returned to Byōdō-in temple for a short time. While Yorimasa's sons defended the temple, Yorimasa committed seppuku rather than surrender. Nakatsuna soon followed.
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Who was Minamoto no Nakatsuna?
Japanese samurai
When was Minamoto no Nakatsuna born?
Minamoto no Nakatsuna was born in 1126.
When did Minamoto no Nakatsuna die?
Minamoto no Nakatsuna died on 20 June 1180 in Byōdō-in Temple.
What was Minamoto no Nakatsuna's occupation?
Minamoto no Nakatsuna was a military personnel.
What nationality was Minamoto no Nakatsuna?
Minamoto no Nakatsuna was Japanese.
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