Taira no Yasumori (平保盛)

TAIRA no Yasumori was a busho (Japanese military commander) who lived during the late Heian period.

Summary

Born as the oldest child born out of wedlock of Ike Dainagon (chief councilor of state) TAIRA no Yorimori.

Although he fought in the Genpei War with Mitsumori and other members, he didn't get to join the flight of the Taira family from Kyoto. After the Taira family was defeated, he was reappointed his former post and granted the rank of Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank) in 1209. He entered the priesthood in 1211.

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