Minamoto no Yorimasa

Minamoto no Yorimasa (源 頼政, 1106 – 20 June 1180) was a Japanese poet, aristocrat and samurai lord. His poetry appeared in various anthologies. He served eight different emperors in his long career, holding posts such as hyōgo no kami (head of the arsenal). As a general, he led the Minamoto armies at the beginning of the Genpei War.

In this Japanese name, the surname is Minamoto.
Minamoto no Yorimasa
Native name
源 頼政
Born1106 (1106)
Died20 June 1180(1180-06-20) (aged 73–74)
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