Prince Mochihito
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| Born | Yamashiro Province |
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| Died | Soraku District |
| Kyoto | |
| Kyoto Prefecture | |
| Japan | |
| Parents | Emperor Go-Shirakawa |
| Siblings | Emperor Takakura |
| Descendants | Emperor Tsuchimikado |
| Emperor Go-Saga | |
| Princess Teruko | |
| Sonjo-hosshinnō | |
| Ninjo-hosshinnō | |
| Grandchildren | Emperor Tsuchimikado |
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| ID | 906530 |
About Prince Mochihito
Prince Mochihito, also known as the Takakura Prince, and as Minamoto no Mochimitsu, was a son of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan. He is noted for his role in starting the Genpei War. Believing that Taira no Kiyomori was causing suffering, Mochihito supported the Minamoto clan in their conflict against the Taira.
