Minamoto no Yoshitsune
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Summary
Minamoto no Yoshitsune was born on January 1, 1159[1], in Heian-kyō[2]. He died on June 15, 1189[3], in Takadachi Gikeidō[4]. He worked as a samurai[5], bushi[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,448 views/month, #6,190 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hanganmori[9], Shirahata Shrine[10]
- Father: Minamoto no Yoshitomo[11]
- Mother: Tokiwa Gozen[12]
- Spouse: Sato Gozen[13], Shizuka Gozen[14], Q109336463[15]
- Child: Minamoto no Yoshitsunes dotter[16], Nakamura Tomosada[17]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[18]
- Position held: Kebiishi[19], Saemonnojō[20]
- Notable work: Letter from Koshigoe[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: Kawachi Genji[23]
- Commons category: Minamoto no Yoshitsune[24]
- Military, police or special rank: shogun[25]
- Unmarried partner: Warabihime[26]
- Cause of death: stabbing[27]
- Participated in conflict: Genpei War[28], Battle of Kawajiri[29], Battle of Koromo River[30]
- Family name: Minamoto[31]
- Given name: Yoshitsune[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Minamoto no Yoshitsune[33]
- Relative: Ichijō Naganari[34]
- Manner of death: suicide[35]
- Described by source: New International Encyclopedia[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[37]
- Commons Creator page: Minamoto no Yoshitsune[38]
- Birth name: 牛若丸[39]
- Name in native language: 源義経[40]
Why It Matters
Minamoto no Yoshitsune has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Minamoto no Yoshitsune born?
Minamoto no Yoshitsune was born in Heian-kyō[2].
Where did Minamoto no Yoshitsune die?
Minamoto no Yoshitsune died in Takadachi Gikeidō[4].
Who were Minamoto no Yoshitsune's parents?
Minamoto no Yoshitsune's father was Minamoto no Yoshitomo[11]. Minamoto no Yoshitsune's mother was Tokiwa Gozen[12].
Who was Minamoto no Yoshitsune married to?
Minamoto no Yoshitsune's spouses include Sato Gozen[13], Shizuka Gozen[14], and Q109336463[15].
What did Minamoto no Yoshitsune do for work?
Minamoto no Yoshitsune worked as a samurai[5], bushi[6], and military personnel[7].