Adachi Morinaga (安達 盛長) (1135–1200) was a Japanese warrior from the Adachi clan who fought for Minamoto no Yoritomo against the Taira. Morinaga had already supported Yoritomo while he lived in exile in Izu province. In 1180, he was sent by Yoritomo to offers prayers at Mishima Shrine on Yoritomo's behalf.[1]

Adachi Morinaga
Portrait of Adachi Morinaga
Born1135
Died1200 (aged 64–65)
NationalityJapanese
OccupationWarrior
Known forFought for Minamoto no Yoritomo against the Taira
ChildrenAdachi Kagemori

After the wars, he became a monk and took the name Rensai (蓮西).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Collcutt, Martin (1994). "Religion in the Formation of the Kamakura Bakufu: As Seen through the "Azuma kagami"". Japan Review (5): 55–86. ISSN 0915-0986. JSTOR 25790938.
  2. ^ Louis-Frédéric (2002). Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5.

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