Kō no Moronao

Japanese samurai and military leader

Kō no Moronao - Japanese samurai and military leader
Born

None
None years ago

Died

March 25th, 1351
674 years ago — None years old

Category

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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