Background
Shinzaemon was born in 1680 in Japan. Originally named Taketaka.
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Shinzaemon Katsuta
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Career
He was in the service of Naganori Asano, Lord of Ako Clan, and was one of the famous 47 samurai of Ako. When Asano was ordered to commit hara-kiri he together with others avenged his death (1702). Later he was also ordered to commit hara-kiri.
