Minamoto no Yorimasa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Minamoto no Yorimasa (源 頼政; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲi.na.mo.to no (|) jo.ɾʲiꜜ.ma.sa], 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. Even in later generations, the common name Genzanmi (源三位; [ɡen.dzaꜜm.mʲi]) was passed down (Yorimasa was not the only person who was called “Genzanmi”, in the same period). Also, like his father, he used the surname “Baba” and was also called “Baba no Yorimasa.”
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- Full name: Minamoto no Yorimasa
- Born: 1104-01-01
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q164948
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Who is Minamoto no Yorimasa?
Minamoto no Yorimasa (源 頼政; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲi.na.mo.to no (|) jo.ɾʲiꜜ.ma.sa], 1106 – 20 June 1180) was a Japanese poet, aristocrat and samurai lord.
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Minamoto no Yorimasa is Japan.
When was Minamoto no Yorimasa born?
Minamoto no Yorimasa was born on 1104-01-01.
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