Minamoto no Yoshitsune

samurai of the late Heian and early Kamakura period
Person human Q310445
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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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Krok6kola · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fandom article id → shinto:Minamoto no Yoshitsune
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Hanganmori, Shirahata Shrine
    Position held → Kebiishi, Saemonnojō
    Given name → Yoshitsune
    Place of death → Takadachi Gikeidō
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