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Minamoto no Yoshimitsu
Minamoto clan samurai (1045–1127) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Minamoto no Yoshimitsu (源 義光, 1045 – November 25, 1127) was a Japanese samurai lord during the Heian period. He served as Governor of Kai Province. He is credited as the ancient progenitor of the Japanese martial art, Daitō-ryū aiki-jūjutsu and Takeda-ryū.
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Native name | 源 義光 |
Other name(s) | Shinra Saburō |
Born | 1045 |
Died | November 25, 1127(1127-11-25) (aged 81–82) |
Allegiance | Minamoto clan |
Service/ | Kawachi Genji |
Unit | Minamoto no Yoshiie Minamoto no Yoshitsuna |
Battles/wars | Later Three-Year War |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Minamoto.