Okita Rintarō
Japanese swordsman (1826-1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Okita.
Okita Rintarō (沖田 林太郎) (born Inoue Rintarō (井上 林太郎); March 30, 1826 – February 13, 1883) was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period who was a kumigashira (組頭, commander) of the Shinchōgumi (the Shinsengumi's counterpart in Edo).
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Native name | 沖田 林太郎 |
Birth name | Inoue Rintarō (井上 林太郎) |
Born | (1826-03-30)March 30, 1826 Hino, Edo, Japan |
Died | February 13, 1883(1883-02-13) (aged 56) Tokyo, Japan |
Allegiance | Tokugawa bakufu Shōnai Domain |
Service/ | Rōshigumi (former) Shinchōgumi |
Years of service | 1863–1869 |
Rank | kumigashira (組頭, commander) |
Commands held | Shinchōgumi |
Battles/wars | Boshin War |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
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