About Taira no Chikazane
Taira no Chikazane was a Japanese samurai.
(1178-1225) was the last living member of the Taira clan. He was the son of Taira no Koremori, grandson of Taira no Shigemori, and great-grandson of Taira no Kiyomori. He and his brother, Taira no Takakiyo, were the only male members of the Taira clan to survive the Genpei War. His brother was executed in 1199, but Chikazane lived until 1225. His death marked the end of the Taira clan.
Oda Nobunaga claimed descent from him.
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Who was Taira no Chikazane?
Japanese samurai
When did Taira no Chikazane die?
Taira no Chikazane died on 31 March 1290.
What was Taira no Chikazane's occupation?
Taira no Chikazane was a samurai.
What nationality was Taira no Chikazane?
Taira no Chikazane was Japanese.
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