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Completion of the Text

When
1643–1645
Where
Unknown
Part of
Dictation of The Book of Five Rings

The Book of Five Rings was written between 1643 and 1645, during Musashi's life.

The composition of The Book of Five Rings spanned the period from 1643 to 1645. Musashi died around 13 June 1645.

Sources

  1. The Book of Five Rings Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Miyamoto Musashi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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