Person

Prince Mochihito

a son of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan

b. 1145 CE – d. 1180 CE World The Far East

Prince Mochihito (died July 1180), also known as the Takakura Prince, and as Minamoto Mochimitsu, is a son of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan.

He is noted for his role in starting the Genpei War.

Moran, J. (2017). Prince Mochihito. History Atlas. Retrieved 12 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/prince-mochihito/

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