Musashi, as he was often simply known, is considered a Kensei, a sword-saint of Japan. Miyamoto Musashi ( 宮本 武蔵, 1584 – 13 June 1645), also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin, who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels (next is 33 by Itō Ittōsai).
Takemura Yoemon Terao Magonojō Terao Motomenosuke Furuhashi Sōzaemon Niten Dōraku Shinmen Musashi no Kami Fujiwara no Harunobu
Harima Province or Mimasaka Province, Japan Contemporaneous portrait of Miyamoto Musashi (Edo period)