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Minamoto Yoritomo: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born 1147 • Japan
Died February 9, 1199 (aged 52) • Kamakura • Japan
Political Affiliation Minamoto family
Role In Gempei War

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Painting by Takanobu showing Yoritomo seated in formal black robes with a tall headpiece, against a muted background with Japanese script above.
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