Minamoto no Yoshitomo
Minamoto no Yoshitomo (源 義朝) (1123 – 11 February 1160) was the head of the Minamoto clan and a general of the late Heian period of Japanese history. His son Minamoto no Yoritomo became shōgun and founded the Kamakura shogunate, the first shogunate in the history of Japan.
Minamoto no Yoshitomo 源義朝 | |
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| Head of Kawachi Genji | |
| Preceded by | Minamoto no Tameyoshi |
| Succeeded by | Minamoto no Yoritomo |
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| Born | 1123 |
| Died | February 11, 1160 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse(s) | Yura Gozen |
| Relations | Tokiwa Gozen (concubine) |
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| Allegiance | Minamoto clan |
| Branch/service | Minamoto clan |
His Dharma name was Shōjō Juin (勝定寿院).
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