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.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2009) |
Quick Facts Native name, Other name(s) ...
Minamoto no Yoshimitsu | |
---|---|
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 |
Battles/wars | Later Three-Year War |
Close
In this Japanese name, the surname is Minamoto.