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Details
| First Name |
Benkei
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1154
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| Died |
15th June, 1189
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| Place of Death |
Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Religion |
Buddhist
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| Ethnicity |
Asian
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| Nationality |
Japanese
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| Occupation |
Military
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Saitō Musashibō Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155–1189), popularly known as simply Benkei, was a Japanese warrior monk (sōhei) who lived in the latter years of the Heian Period (794–1185). Benkei led a varied life, first becoming a monk, then a mountain ascetic, and then a rogue warrior. He later came to respect and serve the famous warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune. He is commonly depicted as a man of great strength and loyalty, and a popular subject of Japanese folklore, showcased in many ancient and modern literature and productions.
