Fujiwara no Yasuhira

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In this Japanese name, the family name is "Fujiwara".

Fujiwara no Yasuhira (藤原泰衡, 1155 – October 14, 1189) was the fourth ruler of Northern Fujiwara in Mutsu Province, Japan, the second son of Hidehira. Against his father's will, he first hid Yoshitsune in escape but later killed him, fearing the possibility of Yoritomo's intervention. In 1189 he was defeated by Yoritomo's forces and was subsequently beheaded, an event that marked the end of the Northern Fujiwara.

A casket purportedly containing the head of Fujiwara no Yasuhira is housed within the Konjiki-dō at Chūson-ji in Iwate Prefecture.

Preceded by Fujiwara no Hidehira	Northern Fujiwara family head 1187–1189	Succeeded by Clan destroyed

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Name	Fujiwara no Yasuhira
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Short description	Japanese noble
Date of birth	1155
Place of birth
Date of death	October 14, 1189
Place of death

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