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Minamoto no Yoshimitsu | |
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| Native name | 源 義光 |
| Other name(s) | Shinra Saburō |
| Born | 1045 |
| Died | November 25, 1127 (aged 81–82) |
| Allegiance | Minamoto clan |
| Service/ | Kawachi Genji |
| Unit | Minamoto no Yoshiie Minamoto no Yoshitsuna |
| Battles/wars | Later Three-Year War |
Minamoto no Yoshimitsu (源 義光, 1045 – November 25, 1127) was a Japanese samurai lord during the Heian period. He served as Governor of Kai Province. He is credited as the ancient progenitor of the Japanese martial art, Daitō-ryū aiki-jūjutsu and Takeda-ryū.