Kira clan
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The Kira clan(吉良氏 - kira-shi) was a Japanese clan, descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880), and was a cadet branch of the Ashikaga family from the Minamoto clan (Seiwa Genji). Ashikaga Mitsuuji, grandson of Ashikaga Yoshiuji (1189–1254) was the first to take the name of Kira.
In this Japanese name, the surname is Kira.
Quick Facts Kira clan 吉良氏, Home province ...
Kira clan 吉良氏 | |
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Home province | Mikawa |
Parent house | Ashikaga clan |
Titles | Kōke |
Founder | Kira Mitsuuji (Ashikaga Mitsuuji) |
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