The Life of Minamoto No Yoritomo.

By Westbrick
  • May 9, 1147

    The birth of Minamoto No Yoritomo

    In the year 1147, on May 9, Minamoto was born. He was a member of the illustrious Kawachi Genji family at birth. Yoritomo was t he third child of Minamoto No Yoshitomo and Yura-Gozen.
  • Period: May 9, 1147 to Feb 9, 1199

    The Life of Minamoto No Yoritomo

  • 1156

    Death within the family.

    A civil war broke out in 1156. Despite the fact that uprising lasted approximately one month, it resulted in numerous deaths, including Minamoto's grandfather Tameyoshi.
  • Feb 11, 1160

    Death strikes again

    Father of Yoritomo Minamoto, Yoshitomo led the heiji uprising. Yoshitomo was assassinated by his relative Tadatsune while he was taking a bath. After that, Minamoto ascended to the position of clan chieftain for his late father's clan.
  • 1180

    The start of the Genpei Wars

    To form an alliance with a prince in Kyoto, Minamoto and his father-in-law Hojo Tokimasa visited a prince in Kyoto in 1180. As a result of their agreement, The Genpei War and their allegiance begin.
  • 1181

    Amendments

    The Tiara clan refused Minamoto's request to make amends with their long-standing enemy clan in 1181, thus prolonging the conflict.
  • 1183

    Seized Capital.

    Kyoto was seized by Minamoto's cousin in 1183.
  • 1184

    Bad Blood

    One year after Minamoto's cousin had taken control of Kyoto, Minamoto, with the assistance of his allies, took control of Kyoto and killed Minamoto's cousin.
  • 1185

    The end of the Tiara war

    After five years, Minamoto massacred the majority of the Tiara clan with the help of his clan and allies.
  • 1185

    The establishment of a new regim

    After Minamoto and his allies' decisive victory, he founded a new government in Japan and assumed the title of the first Shogunate.
  • Feb 9, 1199

    Death of Minamoto

    Minamoto No Yoritomo passed away from sickness in 1199. He passed away at 52 years old.