Background
The son of Mitsunaka MIna- moto and the younger brother of Yorimitsu.
源 頼信
The son of Mitsunaka MIna- moto and the younger brother of Yorimitsu.
He served four Emperors during his lifetime, i.e. Ichijo, Sanjo, Goichijo and Gosujaku. Was appointed Lord of Kai, (Yamanashi Prefecture). Later under Imperial order subdued Tadatsune Taira who had risen in revolt and was appointed Lord of Mino (Gifu Prefecture) in recognition of this (1029). It was during his time that the Genji family became powerlul.