Kaneko Ietada

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Kaneko Ietada

Role / Field:

A famed samurai of the 12th century, renowned for his prowess during the Hōgen Rebellion.

Born:

1138

Died:

1216-03-06

Century / Era:

1138s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kaneko Ietada (金子 家忠; 1138 – March 6, 1216) was a famed samurai following the Heian period of the 12th century of Japan. Ietada served under Minamoto no Yoshitomo during the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156. Throughout this rebellion, he fought the Takama brothers (Takama Saburo, and Takama Shiro). Even though the Takama brothers were widely known for their strength in combat, Ietada got on top of Shiro, holding on to him, about to take his head.

Career & Major Achievements

Saburo dropped on top of Ietada, trying to keep his brother from being killed, pulled at the helmet of Ietada, intending on taking his head. Ietada followed in holding down the left and right arms of the enemy currently beneath him with his knees, yanked up the left armor skirt of Saburo (who was on top), and turning upon him, stabbed him more than three times. Ietada beheaded Shiro and raising it stuck on his sword point shouted, "In the presence of Minamoto Tametomo of Tsukushi, famed these days as a superhuman, Ietada has killed Takama Shiro and his brother". Following this, Ietada remounted his horse, proclaiming, "I, Kaneko no Juro Ietada, a resident of Musashi province, have come forth before the renowned Minamoto Tametomo of Tsukushi, and with my own hands have taken both the heads of the two mounted warriors.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Observe this, both enemy and allies! A feat rarely achieved either in ancient times or the present!...I am the Ietada who wishes to bequeth his name to generations to come. If there are warriors among Tametomo's band who feel they are my match, let them come and grapple with me." Ietada was singled out as an example of the honor of samurai and prowess by the author of Hogen Monogatari: "With his martial prowess, he has established his fame in this life. His loyalty will live throughout the ages, his name imprinted on future generations and his achievements bequeathed to his descendants."

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1138: Birth of Kaneko Ietada — A famed samurai of the 12th century, renowned for his prowess during the Hōgen Rebellion.
2. 1156: 1156 Milestone — Ietada served under Minamoto no Yoshitomo during the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156.
3. 1216 (1216-03-06): Passing & Historical Legacy — Kaneko Ietada passed away on 1216-03-06, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Kaneko Ietada

“I, Kaneko no Juro Ietada... have come forth before the renowned Minamoto Tametomo of Tsukushi, and with my own hands have taken both the heads of the two mounted warriors.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kaneko Ietada

True or False: “Kaneko Ietada was primarily known for his administrative skills rather than battlefield prowess.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He is specifically noted in historical accounts for his exceptional martial skill and decisive actions during the Hōgen Rebellion.

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