Ōishi Yoshio

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1679 – 1701

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Who was Ōishi Yoshio?

Ōishi Yoshio was the chamberlain of the Akō Domain in Harima Province, Japan. He is known as the leader of the Forty-seven Ronin in their 1702 vendetta and thus the hero of the Chūshingura. He is often referred to by his title, Ōishi Kuranosuke.

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Born
1679
Died
1701

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on July 23, 2013

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