Minamoto no Sanetomo
Japanese shōgun and samurai leader
Born
1192
833 years ago
Died
February 13th, 1219
806 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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A shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate, served as the third shōgun from 1203 until his death in 1219. The son of Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the shogunate, his rule faced challenges from within the clan and external pressures from rival factions. Sanetomo's tenure was marked by political intrigue and power struggles, leading to his eventual assassination during a coup attempt. The shōgunate experienced instability and conflict following his death, which subsequently contributed to the decline of the Kamakura period.
Served as the third shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate
Son of Minamoto no Yoritomo
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