Kō no Moronao
Japanese samurai and military leader
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Military & Warriors
Country
Japan
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Served as a prominent samurai during the Kamakura period in Japan. Renowned for military strategies and loyalty to the Hojo clan. Played a significant role in the internal conflicts of the era. Involved in various battles and political maneuvers concerning the control of the Kamakura shogunate, contributing to the power dynamics of the time.
Served as a high-ranking military commander
Participated in conflicts involving the Hojo clan
Influenced the direction of the Kamakura shogunate
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