THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Minamoto no Yoritomo
1st shogun of the Kamakura shogunate (1147–1199)
Minamoto no Yoritomo was born on May 16, 1147 in Atsuta-ku, Japan and died on February 9, 1199, aged 51.
May 16, 1147
Minamoto no Yoritomo died aged 51.
Died: February 9, 1199
Source:
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Atsuta-ku, Japan
- Professions
- bushi, politician, urban planner
- Citizenship
- Japan
More about Minamoto no Yoritomo
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
Family
- Father
- Minamoto no Yoshitomo
- Sibling
- Minamoto no Noriyori
- Child
- Minamoto no Yoriie
- Sibling
- Minamoto no Yoshitsune
- Spouse
- Hōjō Masako
- Child
- Minamoto no Sanetomo
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Questions people ask
How old was Minamoto no Yoritomo when they died?
Minamoto no Yoritomo died aged 51.
When is Minamoto no Yoritomo’s birthday?
Minamoto no Yoritomo’s recorded birthday is May 16.
Where was Minamoto no Yoritomo born?
Minamoto no Yoritomo was born in Atsuta-ku, Japan.
When did Minamoto no Yoritomo die?
Minamoto no Yoritomo died on February 9, 1199.