This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2022) |
Beppu Shinsuke (別府 晋介, 1847 – September 24, 1877) was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period who fought for the Satsuma Domain at the Battle of Shiroyama.
Beppu Shinsuke | |
---|---|
![]() Beppu Shinsuke | |
Native name | 別府 晋介 |
Born | 1847 Yoshino, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
Died | September 24, 1877 Kagoshima, Empire of Japan | (aged 29–30)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Satsuma Domain |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Boshin War
|
Background
editHe was a samurai of the Satsuma Domain, and an associate of Saigō Takamori.[1] Beppu joined Saigō's forces during the Satsuma Rebellion. At the end of the rebellion in September 24, 1877, it was Beppu who was the second at Saigō's seppuku. After Saigō's death, Beppu and the other ex-samurais charged against the ranks of the attacking Imperial Japanese Army forces, and were killed.
References
edit- ^ Marr, Andrew (2012). A History of the World. British Broadcasting Corporation. London: Pan Macmillan. pp. XLIX. ISBN 978-0-230-76753-9.