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  2. Minamoto no Yoshitsune - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, c. 1159 – June 15, 1189) was a commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War , he led a series of battles that toppled the Ise-Heishi branch of the Taira clan , helping his half-brother Yoritomo consolidate power.

  3. List of The Tale of the Heike characters - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto no Yoshinaka, also known as Kiso no Kanja Yoshinaka. A Minamoto leader who is cousin to Minamoto no Yoritomo. He determines to fight against the Taira from his position in the West. He is later defeated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune at the decree of Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa. Minamoto no Yoshitsune, also known as Kurô Tayû no Hôgan ...

  4. Minamoto (surname) - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto (源, みなもと、ミナモト) is an ancient and noble Japanese family name [1] that is mostly known for its history as a powerful clan during the Heian period.. The name itself is not common today as most of the descendant families have taken other surnames, usually from their places of residence.

  5. Minamoto no Noriyori - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto no Noriyori (源 範頼, 1150 – September 14, 1193) was a Japanese samurai lord of the late Heian period and early Kamakura period, who fought alongside his brothers Minamoto no Yoritomo and Minamoto no Yoshitsune at a number of battles of the Genpei War. He was the sixth son of Minamoto no Yoshitomo.

  6. List of Drifters characters - Wikipedia

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    A ruthless general of the Minamoto clan and Nasu no Yoichi's former commander. During the Genpei War, Yoshitsune resorted to dishonorable tactics to achieve victory, something Yoichi despises about him. Likewise, Yoshitsune mocks Yoichi for trying to follow the code of Bushido once they are transported to the new world to fight.

  7. Minamoto no Yoshitomo - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  8. Kanjinchō - Wikipedia

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    He warns his men to be vigilant, for Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the great warrior of the Minamoto clan, is said to be traveling on the road, disguised as a yamabushi. Yoshitsune and his follower Benkei enter to music, and when stopped by Togashi's men, claim that they are simple priests journeying around the northern provinces, seeking donations ...

  9. Fujiwara no Yasuhira - Wikipedia

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    Fujiwara no Yasuhira (藤原 泰衡, 1155 – October 14, 1189) was the fourth ruler of Northern Fujiwara in Mutsu Province, Japan, the second son of Hidehira. At first protecting Yoshitsune, according to his father's will, he was finally forced by Minamoto no Yoritomo to attack Yoshitsune. Yoshitsune, rather than surrender, killed his wife and ...