Fujiwara no Yasuhira (藤原 泰衡, 1155 – October 14, 1189) was the fourth ruler ofNorthern Fujiwara inMutsu Province,Japan, the second son ofHidehira.
At first protectingYoshitsune, according to his father's will, he was finally forced byMinamoto no Yoritomo to attack Yoshitsune. Yoshitsune, rather than surrender, killed his wife and children and committed suicide. In 1189 Yasuhira was defeated by Yoritomo's forces and subsequently killed inNienosaku,Hinai District during theBattle of Ōshū. This marked the end of theNorthern Fujiwara.[1][2]
A casket purportedly containing the head of Fujiwara no Yasuhira is housed within theKonjiki-dō at Chūson-ji inIwate Prefecture.
| Preceded by | Northern Fujiwara family head 1187–1189 | Succeeded by Clan destroyed |
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