Ishikawa Goemon was the leader of a group of bandits during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japan. Over time, and especially during the Edo period (1603-1867), his life and deeds became a center of attention, and he became known as a legendary Japanese outlaw hero who stole gold and other valuables to give to the poor.
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About this person
Country
JapanCategory
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1558 to 1594 · aged 36
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