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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. 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 [[Kondō Shuusuke]], the third master of the Tennen Rishin Ryu. 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 [[Roshigumi]]. The Roshigumi arrived at [[Kyoto]] on Feb 23, staying at the [[Yagi Gennojo]] 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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| The Mibu Roshigumi were ordered to guard Ohanabatake gate during the [[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 Katamori (Or [[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]], the Shinsengumi raided the Ikedaya ([[Ikedaya Jiken]]) and destroyed the | + | In [[1864]], the Shinsengumi raided the Ikedaya ([[Ikedaya Affair]]) and destroyed the |
| [[Sonjo Roshi]] group. | | [[Sonjo Roshi]] group. |
| After the [[Kinmon rebellion]], Kondô went back to Edo to hire more members. | | After the [[Kinmon rebellion]], Kondô went back to Edo to hire more members. |
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| Kondo was at the [[Osaka Castle]] with [[Okita Soji]] 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 the Shinsengumi to [[Koyo Chinbutai]].the Koyo Chinbutai headed to [[Kofu castle]], but lost the battle at the [[Battle of Koshu-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]]. |
− | In April,the Shinsengumi were surrounded by imperial troops 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 being displayed at Sanjo river side, Kyoto. | | His head has been missing after being displayed at Sanjo river side, Kyoto. |
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| ==Kondo Isami's swords== | | ==Kondo Isami's swords== |
− | *''[[Kotetsu|Nagasone Kotetsu]]'' 長曾称虎徹 | + | *''[[Nagasone Kotetsu]]'' 長曾称虎徹 |
| *''[[Kiyomaro|Minamoto Kiyomaro]]'' 源清麿 | | *''[[Kiyomaro|Minamoto Kiyomaro]]'' 源清麿 |
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