Miyamoto Iori
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.
Miyamoto Iori | |
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宮本 伊織 | |
 Statue of Iori | |
| Born | November 13, 1612 Yoneda, Innami district, Hyōgo prefecture |
| Died | May 18, 1678 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Miyamoto Sadatsugu |
| Parent | Miyamoto Musashi (adoptive father) |
| Relatives | Mikinosuke (adoptive brother) Kurōtarō (adoptive brother) Yoemon (adoptive brother) |
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 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
- Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 34. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.
- 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.
- Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 103. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.
- Kenji, Tokitsu (2006). "Introduction". Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings. Shambhala Publications. p. 104. ISBN 9780834824881. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Google Books.