Kondō Isami
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Kondō.
Kondō Isami (近藤 勇, November 9, 1834 – May 17, 1868) was a Japanese swordsman and samurai of the late Edo period. He was the fourth generation master of Tennen Rishin-ryū and was famed for his role as commander of the Shinsengumi.[1]
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Kondō Isami | |
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近藤 勇 | |
Shinsengumi Commander | |
In office 1863–1868 | |
Preceded by | none (Briefly, office held jointly with Serizawa Kamo and Niimi Nishiki) |
Personal details | |
Born | Miyagawa Katsugorō (1834-11-09)November 9, 1834 Kamiishihara Village, Musashi Province, Japan |
Died | May 17, 1868(1868-05-17) (aged 33) Itabashi execution grounds, Itabashi, Edo, Japan |
Cause of death | Decapitation |
Resting place | body: Ryugenji Temple, Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan head: Hozoji Temple, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
Spouse |
Matsui Tsune (m. 1860–1868) |
Domestic partner(s) | Miyuki Oko |
Relations | Kondō Shūsuke (adoptive father) Kondō Fude (adoptive mother) Kondō Hisatarō (grandson) |
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Relatives | Miyagawa Rie (sister) Miyagawa Otogorō (brother) Miyagawa Sōbei (brother) Kondō Yūgorō (nephew) |
Known for | Commander of Shinsengumi |
Other names | Shimazaki Katsuta Shimazaki Isami Fujiwara no Yoshitake |
Alias | Okubo Tsuyoshi Okubo Yamato |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Tokugawa bakufu |
Branch/service | Rōshigumi (former) Mibu Rōshigumi (former) Shinsengumi |
Years of service | 1863–1868 |
Rank | Wakadoshiyori |
Commands | Mibu Rōshigumi (former) Shinsengumi |
Battles/wars | Ikedaya incident Kinmon incident Boshin War |
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