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*''Died: [[1181]]''

*''Died: [[1181]]''

*''Japanese'': [[平]]清盛 ''(Taira no Kiyomori)''

*''Japanese'': [[平]]清盛 ''(Taira no Kiyomori)''

Kiyomori is also associated with a number of prominent religious and cultural establishments. After becoming governor of [[Aki province]], he oversaw the reconstruction of [[Itsukushima Shrine]]; the shrine would continue to bear a connection to the Taira clan down through the centuries, and holds in its collections a precious set of [[sutra|sutras]] formerly owned by, or penned by, Kiyomori and his relatives, known as the ''[[Heike Nokyo|Heike Nôkyô]]''. Kiyomori was also involved in the construction of the [[Sanjusangendo|Sanjûsangendô]] in Kyoto, which was completed in [[1164]].

Kiyomori is also associated with a number of prominent religious and cultural establishments. After becoming governor of [[Aki province]], he oversaw the reconstruction of [[Itsukushima Shrine]]; the shrine would continue to bear a connection to the Taira clan down through the centuries, and holds in its collections a precious set of [[sutra|sutras]] formerly owned by, or penned by, Kiyomori and his relatives, known as the ''[[Heike Nokyo|Heike Nôkyô]]''. Kiyomori was also involved in the construction of the [[Sanjusangendo|Sanjûsangendô]] in Kyoto, which was completed in [[1164]].

Kiyomori fell ill in [[1168]] and formally retired from official service; he retained considerable power and influence, however.

Kiyomori fell ill in [[1168]] and formally retired from official service; he took the [[tonsure]], becoming a lay-monk and taking the name Jôkai. He retained considerable power and influence, however.

A small group plotted to overthrow Kiyomori in [[1177]], in what has come to be called the [[Shishigatani Incident]]. Their plot was discovered before it was even attempted, however, and those involved were either executed or exiled.

A small group plotted to overthrow Kiyomori in [[1177]], in what has come to be called the [[Shishigatani Incident]]. Their plot was discovered before it was even attempted, however, and those involved were either executed or exiled.