THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Miyamoto Musashi
Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin (1584–1645)
Miyamoto Musashi was born in 1584 in Harima Province and died on June 5, 1645.
Born
in 1584
Died: June 5, 1645
- Birthplace
- Harima Province
- Professions
- painter, military personnel, philosopher, calligrapher, writer, ronin, swordfighter, strategist, bushi, samurai
- Citizenship
- Japan
More about Miyamoto Musashi
- Birth name
- musashi, 玄信
- Pseudonyms
- 宮本二天, 新免玄信
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Questions people ask
Where was Miyamoto Musashi born?
Miyamoto Musashi was born in Harima Province.
What was Miyamoto Musashi’s name at birth?
Miyamoto Musashi’s recorded birth name is musashi; 玄信.
When did Miyamoto Musashi die?
Miyamoto Musashi died on June 5, 1645.