Ishikawa Goemon (石川 五右衛門, Ishikawa Goemon; Japanese pronunciation: [i.ɕi̥.ka.wa (|) ɡo.e.moɴ], August 24, 1558 – October 8, 1594) 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.
Ishikawa Goemon (石川 五右衛門, Ishikawa Goemon; Japanese pronunciation: [i.ɕi̥.ka.wa (|) ɡo.e.moɴ], August 24, 1558 – October 8, 1594) 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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