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Minamoto no Tameyoshi

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1098–1156 Also known as Kawachi Minamoto

Minamoto no Tameyoshi (1098–1156) was head of the Kawachi Minamoto, grandson of Minamoto no Yoshiie, and a warrior leader of the late Heian period.…

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  1. 1098–1120Kawachi Province · Osaka PrefectureInheriting the Minamoto military tradition descending from Yoshiie, he commanded local warriors, maintaining the Minamoto's military foundation in the outer provinces and Kantō; during this period central politics was still dominated by court nobles.
  2. 1120–1155Kantō and outer provinces · KantōTraining sons such as Minamoto no Yoshitomo, expanding the Minamoto's influence in local estates and military affairs, standing alongside warrior groups like the Taira, awaiting an opportunity to intervene in court disputes.
  3. 1156Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefectureSummoned to lead Minamoto warriors into the capital to take part in the Hōgen Disturbance, initially fighting on the side of the Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa; after the situation reversed he was captured and executed the same year, dealing a heavy blow to Minamoto military power in the capital region.

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