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Taira Kiyomori: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born 1118 • Japan
Died March 21, 1181 (aged 63) • Kyōto • Japan
House / Dynasty Taira family
Notable Family Members father Taira Tadamori
Role In Heiji Disturbance • Hōgen Disturbance

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