Tomoe Gozen

c. 1157–c. 1247

Japanese woman warrior described in The Tale of the Heike. It is doubted that she really existed.

These dates follow tradition and are not established historical facts.

Known as: Military leader
Category: Historical Figures
Born: c. 1157, Japan
Died: c. 1247, Fukumitsu

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Portrait: Kangetsu Shitomi, Public domain.