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Miyamoto Iori

Miyamoto Iori

Samurai adopted by Miyamoto Musashi (1612–1678)

In this Japanese name, the surname is Miyamoto.

Miyamoto Iori (宮本 伊織, November 13, 1612 – May 18, 1678) was a samurai during the Edo period of Japan. Iori was an adopted son of legendary ronin Miyamoto Musashi.

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Early life

Iori was the adopted son of Miyamoto Musashi. He was adopted at the age of 11 by the master swordsman in 1623, when his adoptive father was 39 and living in Edo.[1] The genealogy of Iori's grandson states that Iori was Musashi's nephew from his eldest brother.[2]

Career

Iori was a vassal of Ogasawara Tadazane, a Japanese samurai daimyō of the early Edo period. Iori's rise under Ogasawara's service was exceptionally fast. Iori entered at age 15 as a page and soon after, he became an official vassal. By 1632, Iori received 2500 koku and became one of Ogasawara's principal vassals. By 1638, his salary was increased by 1500 koku because of his efforts during the siege of Shimabara.[3] At only 26, he had become Ogasawara's highest ranked vassal.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 34. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.
  2. [2]
    Wilson, William Scott (2013). The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi. Shambhala Publications. p. 251. ISBN 9781590309872. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.
  3. [3]
    Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 103. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.
  4. [4]
    Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 104. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.

Further reading

  • De Lange, William (2014). Miyamoto Musashi: A Life in Arms. Floating World Editions. ISBN 978-1-891640-629.
  • 福田正秀著『宮本武蔵研究論文集』歴研　2003年　ISBN 4-947769-22-X
  • 福田正秀『宮本武蔵研究第2集・武州傳来記』ブイツーソリューション　2005年　 ISBN 4-434-07295-1
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