Okita Sōji
Japanese swordsman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Sōji Okita?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
In this Japanese name, the surname is Okita.
Okita Sōji (沖田 総司, 1842 or 1844 – July 19, 1868) was the captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in Kyoto during the late shogunate period. He was one of the best swordsmen of the Shinsengumi.[1]
Quick Facts Native name, Birth name ...
Okita Sōji Fujiwara no Kaneyoshi | |
---|---|
Native name | 沖田 総司 藤原 房良 |
Birth name | Okita Sōjirō Fujiwara no Harumasa (沖田 宗次郎 藤原 春政) |
Born | 1842/1844 Edo, Japan |
Died | 19 July 1868 (aged 24-26) Edo, Japan |
Buried | |
Allegiance |
|
Service/ | Rōshigumi (former) Mibu Rōshigumi (former) Shinsengumi |
Years of service | 1863–1868 |
Rank | Assistant to the vice commander of the Shinsengumi, Captain |
Commands held | Shinsengumi first unit |
Battles/wars | Ikedaya incident Kinmon incident Akebonotei incident Boshin War |
Relations |
|
Other work | Kenjutsu instructor |
Close