About Satō Tsugunobu
Lived 1158 – 1185 (aged 26–27). Satō Tsugunobu was a Japanese military commander.
was a Japanese warrior and the brother of Satō Tadanobu. Tsugunobu died in the Battle of Yashima, while protecting Minamoto Yoshitsune from an arrow shot by Taira no Noritsune by riding between Yoshitsune and Noritsune. Tsugunobu was buried in Mure, Kagawa, by Taira no Noritsune.
Tsugunobu and his brother Tadanobu "were 'given' to Yoshitsune by Fujiwara no Hidehira when Yoshitsune left Oshu to join Yoritomo".
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Who was Satō Tsugunobu?
Japanese warrior
When was Satō Tsugunobu born?
Satō Tsugunobu was born in 1158 in Shinobu district.
When did Satō Tsugunobu die?
Satō Tsugunobu died on 22 March 1185.
What was Satō Tsugunobu's occupation?
Satō Tsugunobu was a military commander.
What nationality was Satō Tsugunobu?
Satō Tsugunobu was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Satō Tsugunobu. https://biography.guide/sato-tsugunobu/
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