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Minamoto no Yorinobu

Type Figure Region Japan Time 968–1048 Also known as Minamoto clan warrior

Minamoto no Yorinobu (968–1048) was a mid-Heian period Minamoto clan warrior renowned for suppressing regional rebellions and maintaining court order…

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  1. 990–1010Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefectureAs a representative of the Kawachi Minamoto, Yorinobu gained court employment through his mounted archery and command abilities, taking on military duties to suppress local strongmen and maintain public order.
  2. 1011–1020Mutsu Province · MutsuDuring this period Yorinobu was ordered to campaign in Kantō and quell the Taira no Tadakatsu Rebellion, consolidating court control over the eastern provinces through both force and political means, and establishing the Minamoto's military prestige.
  3. 1021–1048Kawachi Province · KawachiIn his later years Yorinobu remained active as the Minamoto's leading military figure; his descendants and retainers continued to undertake court-assigned campaigns, laying a foundation for the later development of Minamoto buke politics.

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