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Minamoto no Yoshitsune vs Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte leads by 25.0 pts · 2 figures compared
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune
General · Medieval
57.4Total
Napoleon Bonaparte
General · Modern
82.4Total
Basic Information
Born
1159
1769
Died
1189
1821
Era
Medieval
Modern
Nationality
Japan
France
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Western
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
60.5
94.0
Political (20%)
36.8
75.0
Influence (20%)
76.0
82.0
Legacy (20%)
70.1
78.0
Leadership (15%)
31.5
80.0
Strategy (15%)
67.0
93.0
TOTAL
57.4
82.4
Rankings
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Napoleon BonaparteLeader
Mil: 94.0Pol: 75.0Inf: 82.0
82.4
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune
Mil: 60.5Pol: 36.8Inf: 76.0
57.4
+25.0 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
65
95
Win Rate
70
90
Expansion
30
95
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
10
95
Diplomacy
25
80
Economy
10
85
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
85
85
Global
60
90
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
80
95
Longevity
75
90
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
15
85
Stability
10
70
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
60
95
Tactics
85
98
Reform
20
92
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune — Complete Timeline
1183 AD
Battle of KurikaraWar
Minamoto no Yoshitsune led a surprise attack on the Taira army at Kurikara Pass, using a tactic of driving cattle with torches tied to their horns to create chaos. The victory was a turning point in the Genpei War, allowing the Minamoto to advance toward Kyoto.
BattleGenpei WarTactics
Impact: national
1184 AD
Battle of Ichi-no-TaniWar◆ Major
Yoshitsune led a daring charge down a steep cliff at Ichi-no-Tani fortress, catching the Taira forces by surprise. The Minamoto victory destroyed a major Taira stronghold and forced the Taira to retreat to the sea, further weakening their position in the war.
BattleCliff ChargeTaira Stronghold
Impact: national
1185 AD
Battle of Dan-no-uraWar
Yoshitsune commanded the Minamoto fleet at the naval Battle of Dan-no-ura, where the Taira were decisively defeated. The battle ended the Genpei War, with the Taira clan destroyed and the child Emperor Antoku drowned. Yoshitsune's role cemented his reputation as a military genius.
Naval BattleGenpei WarTaira Defeat
Impact: national
Conflict with Minamoto no YoritomoPolitical Action◆ Major
After the Genpei War, Yoritomo turned against Yoshitsune, viewing him as a threat. Yoritomo ordered his arrest, and Yoshitsune fled Kyoto, becoming a fugitive. The conflict between the brothers led to Yoshitsune's eventual downfall and death, and became a central theme in Japanese literature.
Brother ConflictYoritomoFugitive
Impact: nationaltragic
1189 AD
Death at KoromogawaOther◆ Major
Minamoto no Yoshitsune was cornered at the Battle of Koromogawa by forces loyal to Yoritomo. After a final stand, he committed suicide along with his wife and retainers. His death ended the Minamoto civil war and solidified Yoritomo's control over the shogunate.
DeathSuicideKoromogawa
Impact: nationaltragic
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