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Takaoka Muneyasu

1255 – 1326

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Lived 1255 – 1326 (aged 70–71). Takaoka Muneyasu was a Japanese samurai and bushi.

was a Shugodai of Oki Province in the Kamakura period. He was the founder of the Takaoka clan in Izumo Province, His mother was Kasai Kiyochika's daughter. Muneyasu was Enya Yoriyasu's younger brother.

He was originally named Minamoto no Muneyasu. His alias was "Takaoka Hachirō" or "Sasaki Hachirō". His wife was from the Ii clan (Izumo Province). His official rank was Saemonnojyō. His family crest was Hana-wachigai (Shippō-ni-hanakaku).

Brief history 1274 (Kōchō 11 December of moon calendar): Because Mongol had attacked it, he became a soldier of foreign enemy defense (Ikoku-keigo ban-yaku), and he went to Coast of Kurosaki, Chikuzen Province. 1277 (Kenji 3 April of moon calendar): He became an acting governor in Oki Province (to one theory governor in Oki Province). 1287(Kōan 10th): The territory Takaoka-mura, Enya-no-sato, Izumo Province, ingot was succeeded among his father Yasukiyo's inheritances. Therefore, he became a clan name "Takaoka" for the first time. 1305 (Kagen 3rd): When Hōjō Munekata was revolted (The Kakitsu War), he attacked rebels running after by the Shōgun instruction. 1326 (Karyaku 1st): On August 13 he died at age 71. His posthumous Buddhist name was "Kakunen".

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Important facts

Born
1255
Birth century
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Family & relationships

Child
Tahō-maru
Child
Takaoka Muneyoshi
Child
Toda Moroyasu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Takaoka Muneyasu?

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When was Takaoka Muneyasu born?

Takaoka Muneyasu was born in 1255.

When did Takaoka Muneyasu die?

Takaoka Muneyasu died on 13 August 1326.

What was Takaoka Muneyasu's occupation?

Takaoka Muneyasu was a samurai and bushi.

What nationality was Takaoka Muneyasu?

Takaoka Muneyasu was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Takaoka Muneyasu

· Wikidata: Q6129881

· DBpedia: Takaoka Muneyasu

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