Difference between revisions of "Yamanami Keisuke"
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| − | Yamanami is believed to involved the assassination of [[Serizawa Kamo]]. | + | Yamanami is believed to have been involved in the assassination of [[Serizawa Kamo]]. |
[[1864]] January, he captured [[Futei Roshi]] at Iwaki Masuya and received prize money from | [[1864]] January, he captured [[Futei Roshi]] at Iwaki Masuya and received prize money from | ||
Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] of Aizu. | Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] of Aizu. | ||
On the [[Ikedaya Affair]], he stayed in the [[Mibu Roshigumi]] headquater. | On the [[Ikedaya Affair]], he stayed in the [[Mibu Roshigumi]] headquater. | ||
| − | In 1864 October, [[Ito Kashitaro]] joined [[Shinsengumi]], he | + | In 1864 October, [[Ito Kashitaro]] joined [[Shinsengumi]], he could have been given higher status than Yamanami. |
| − | Later in 1864, Yamanami protested Kondo and [[Hijikata Toshizo|Hijikata]] | + | Later in 1864, according to some sources, Yamanami protested Kondo and [[Hijikata Toshizo|Hijikata]] |
over moving the headquater to [[Nishi Hongan-ji]]. | over moving the headquater to [[Nishi Hongan-ji]]. | ||
| − | But Kondo and Hijikata completely ignored him which made him feel | + | But Kondo and Hijikata completely ignored him which made him feel isolated. |
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Revision as of 19:03, 12 January 2007
- Born: 1833
- Died: 1865
- Titles:Shinsengumi Vice Commander, General Secretary
- Japanese: 山南敬助(Yamanami Keisuke or Sannan Keisuke)
Shieikan
Yamanami was Ronin from Sendai han who practiced Onoha Itto Ryu (Menkyo) and Hokushin Itto Ryu (Menkyo). In 1860. He visited Shieikan dojo and had a match with Kondo Isami. He was defeated and was enrolled at the Tennen Rishin Ryu's Shieikan. In 1863, Kondo and other 8 Shieikan members joined the Roshigumi.
Shinsengumi
Yamanami is believed to have been involved in the assassination of Serizawa Kamo. 1864 January, he captured Futei Roshi at Iwaki Masuya and received prize money from Lord Matsudaira Katamori of Aizu. On the Ikedaya Affair, he stayed in the Mibu Roshigumi headquater.
In 1864 October, Ito Kashitaro joined Shinsengumi, he could have been given higher status than Yamanami.
Later in 1864, according to some sources, Yamanami protested Kondo and Hijikata over moving the headquater to Nishi Hongan-ji. But Kondo and Hijikata completely ignored him which made him feel isolated.
Death
1865 February 21, Yamanami suddenly ran away from Shinsengumi. He was captured next day and ordered to commit Seppuku along the Shinsengumi Regulations (Kyokuchu Hatto). His grave is in Koen-ji, Kyoto.
Yamanami Keisuke's Sword
- Sekishin Okimitsu 赤心沖光
References
- Shinsengumi Zentaishi Tettei Guide (新選組全隊士徹底ガイド) Maeda Masaki
- Shinsengumi Taishi Den (新選組隊士伝) Gakken
- Shinsengumi (新選組) Sekai Bunkasha
- The Shinsengumi Exhibition catalog 2004
