Miyamoto Musashi

c. 1584–1645 · Harima or Mimasaka Province, Japan

Japanese swordsman, painter and strategist, reputedly undefeated in more than sixty duels, author of The Book of Five Rings.

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Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584–1645), swordsman, painter and author, reputedly undefeated in more than sixty duels, wrote the Book of Five Rings in a cave at Reigandō shortly before his death.

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