Fujiwara no Yasuhira

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Fujiwara no Yasuhira (藤原泰衡; 1155 - 89) 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, however, he was defeated against Yoritomo's forces, and that marked the end of Northern Fujiwara.

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