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May 9, 1147
Minamoto is born
Minamoto is born in Owari Province, Japan -
Period: May 9, 1147 to Feb 9, 1299
Lifespan of Minamoto
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Period: 1159 to 1179
Minamoto Captured
After his father's defeat, he was held captive by the enemy under heavy surveillance by his enemy, the Taira Clan. -
Apr 25, 1185
Battle of Dan no ura
Minamoto destroys the Taira Clan in a decisive naval battle. -
Aug 21, 1192
Japan's first military government was formed
Called The "Bakufu", Yorimoto established Japan's first military government. or the Kamakura Shogunate. translated as "Tent Government"