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| * ''Born: [[1834]]'' | | * ''Born: [[1834]]'' |
| * ''Died: [[1868]]'' | | * ''Died: [[1868]]'' |
| + | * ''Ranks:Shinsengumi Commander'' |
| + | * ''Other name:Ôkubo Yamato'' |
| * Japanese: 近藤 勇 昌宜'' (Kondou Isami Masayoshi)'' | | * Japanese: 近藤 勇 昌宜'' (Kondou Isami Masayoshi)'' |
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| ==Shieikan== | | ==Shieikan== |
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− | Kondô Isami was born Miyagawa Katsugoro, in the village of Kami-Ishihara in [[Musashi province]], where he came from a farming family. When he was 14 ([[1849]]) Kondô Isami trained in the [[Tennen Rishin-ryu]] sword style at the [[Shieikan]] (this ryu was studied by many members of the Shinsegumi). In [[1861]] Kondô became the fourth master of Tennen Rishin-ryu. | + | Kondô Isami was born Miyagawa Katsugoro, in the village of Kami-Ishihara in [[Musashi province]], where he came from a farming family. In [[1848]] Kondô Isami started training in the [[Tennen Rishin Ryu]] sword style, at the [[Shieikan]] (this ryu was studied by many members of the Shinsengumi). A year later in [[1849]], he was adopted by [[Kondo Shusuke|Kondô Shûsuke]] (the third master of the Tennen Rishin Ryu) and changed his name to Shimazaki Katsuta. In [[1861]] Kondô became the fourth master of Tennen Rishin Ryu. |
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− | In [[1863]], Kondô and another 8 Shieikan members joined the [[Roushigumi]]. The Roushigumi arrived at Kyôtô on Feb 23, staying at the [[Yagi Gennojou]] residence in Mibu. | + | In [[1863]], Kondô and another 8 Shieikan members joined the [[Roshigumi]]. The Roshigumi arrived at [[Kyoto]] on Feb 23, staying at the [[Yagi Gennojo]] residence in Mibu. |
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| ==Shinsengumi== | | ==Shinsengumi== |
| [[Kiyokawa Hachiro]] suggested the Roushigumi return to [[Edo]], however, Kondô and 23 other Roushi decided to stay in Kyoto. | | [[Kiyokawa Hachiro]] suggested the Roushigumi return to [[Edo]], however, Kondô and 23 other Roushi decided to stay in Kyoto. |
− | They submitted a petition to Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] of [[Aizu han]], the [[Military Commissioner of Kyoto]] and started working under Aizu han as [[Mibu Roushigumi]]. | + | They submitted a petition to Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] of [[Aizu han]], the [[Military Commissioner of Kyoto]] and started working under Aizu han as [[Mibu Roshigumi]]. |
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− | The Mibu Roushigumi were ordered to guard Ohanabatake gate during [[Political change on August 18]]. | + | The Mibu Roshigumi were ordered to guard Ohanabatake gate during the [[Political change on August 18]]. |
− | After that, they were given the new name [[Shinsengumi]] by [[Buku Denso]]. | + | After that, they were given the new name [[Shinsengumi]] by Katamori (Or [[Buke Denso]]). |
| On September 16, Kondô Isami's group killed [[Serizawa Kamo|Serizawa Kamo's]] group and Kondô became commander of the Shinsengumi. | | On September 16, Kondô Isami's group killed [[Serizawa Kamo|Serizawa Kamo's]] group and Kondô became commander of the Shinsengumi. |
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− | In [[1864]], Shinsengumi raided Ikedaya([[Ikedaya Jiken]]) and destructed the | + | In [[1864]], the Shinsengumi raided the Ikedaya ([[Ikedaya Affair]]) and destroyed the |
− | [[Sonjo Roushi]] group. | + | [[Sonjo Roshi]] group. |
− | After [[Kinmon no hen]] Kondô went back to Edo to hire more members. | + | After the [[Kinmon rebellion]], Kondô went back to Edo to hire more members. |
− | He brought [[Ito Kashitaro]] group to Kyoto. | + | He brought [[Ito Kashitaro|Ito Kashitaro's]] group to Kyoto. |
| In [[1867]] June, Shinsengumi members were appointed to be [[Jikisan]]. | | In [[1867]] June, Shinsengumi members were appointed to be [[Jikisan]]. |
− | December, Kondô was shot on right shoulder on the Fushimi street. | + | In December, Kondô was shot in the right shoulder on the Fushimi street, and was narrowly saved by [[Shimada Kai]]. |
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| + | [[Image:Isamigrave5sm.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Kondo isami's grave site in Chofu city.]] |
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| ==Boshin war== | | ==Boshin war== |
− | Kondo was at the [[Osaka Castle]] with [[Okita Souji]] who was ill at the time during the [[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]] | + | Kondo was at the [[Osaka Castle]] with [[Okita Soji]] who was ill at the time during the [[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]] |
− | in January 1868, Kondô returned to Edo,reorganized Shinsengumi to [[Koyo Chinbutai]].the Koyo Chinbutai headed to [[Kofu castle]], but lost the battle at [[Katsunuma]]. | + | in January 1868, Kondô returned to Edo,reorganized the Shinsengumi to [[Koyo Chinbutai]].the Koyo Chinbutai headed to [[Kofu castle]], but lost the battle at the [[Battle of Koshu-Katsunuma]]. |
− | April,Shinsengumi was surrounded by imperial troop at [[Nagareyama]], Kondô surrendered as [[Okubo Yamato]]. | + | In April,the Shinsengumi were surrounded by imperial troops at [[Nagareyama]], Kondô surrendered as ''Okubo Yamato''. |
| He was beheaded on May 17 1868 at [[Itabashi]]. | | He was beheaded on May 17 1868 at [[Itabashi]]. |
− | His head has been missing after displayed at Sanjo river side, Kyoto. | + | His head has been missing after being displayed at Sanjo river side, Kyoto. |
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| + | Kondo's grave sites are |
| + | *Itabashi, Tokyo. |
| + | *Ryugen-ji. Chofu, Tokyo. |
| + | *Aizu, Fukushima. |
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| + | ==Kondo Isami's swords== |
| + | *''[[Nagasone Kotetsu]]'' 長曾称虎徹 |
| + | *''[[Kiyomaro|Minamoto Kiyomaro]]'' 源清麿 |
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| + | His Kotetsu is believed to be fake. |
| + | It could be Kiyomaro's sword with Kotetsu signature. |
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| ==Isami in Fiction== | | ==Isami in Fiction== |
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| * ''Shinsengumi Ikedaya no ketto'' (新選組池田屋の決闘) TBS 1992 | | * ''Shinsengumi Ikedaya no ketto'' (新選組池田屋の決闘) TBS 1992 |
| * ''Shinsengumi Keppuroku'' (新選組血風録) ANB 1999 | | * ''Shinsengumi Keppuroku'' (新選組血風録) ANB 1999 |
− | * ''Shinsengumi'' (新撰組) 43rd NHK Taiga Drama 2004 | + | * ''Shinsengumi'' (新選組) 43rd NHK Taiga Drama 2004 |
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| ===Books=== | | ===Books=== |
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| * ''Tokugawa Yoshinobu'' (徳川慶喜) NHK 1999 (TV) | | * ''Tokugawa Yoshinobu'' (徳川慶喜) NHK 1999 (TV) |
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| + | ==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 |
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| [[Category:Samurai]] | | [[Category:Samurai]] |
| [[Category:Bakumatsu]] | | [[Category:Bakumatsu]] |
| [[Category:Edo Period]] | | [[Category:Edo Period]] |
| + | [[Category:Shinsengumi]] |
| + | [[Category:Shinsengumi Members]] |
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