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Minamoto no Yoshihira

1140 – 1160

Samurai of the late Heian period

Military personnel
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About Minamoto no Yoshihira

Lived 1140 – 1160 (aged 19–20). Minamoto no Yoshihira was a Japanese military personnel.

Minamoto no Yoshihira (源 義平) (1140–1160) also known as 'Akugenda' was a Minamoto clan warrior who fought alongside his father, Minamoto no Yoshitomo, in the Heiji Rebellion.

Story His mother was the daughter of Miura Yoshiaki, thus indicating the close ties between the two families. His brothers were Minamoto no Tomonaga (also killed during the Heiji rebellion), Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Minamoto no Noriyori and Minamoto no Yoritomo. He married the daughter of Minamoto no Yoshishige, Shojuhime.

In 1155, Yoshihira killed his uncle, Minamoto no Yoshikata, the father of Minamoto no Yoshinaka.

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Important facts

Born
1140
Birth century
12th century
Died
4 March 1160, Rokujō Riverbed
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Minamoto no Yoshihira?

samurai of the late Heian period

When was Minamoto no Yoshihira born?

Minamoto no Yoshihira was born in 1140.

When did Minamoto no Yoshihira die?

Minamoto no Yoshihira died on 4 March 1160 in Rokujō Riverbed.

What was Minamoto no Yoshihira's occupation?

Minamoto no Yoshihira was a military personnel.

What nationality was Minamoto no Yoshihira?

Minamoto no Yoshihira was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Minamoto no Yoshihira

· Wikidata: Q988170

· DBpedia: Minamoto no Yoshihira

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