1612 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1580s 1590s 1600s – 1610s – 1620s 1630s 1640s |
| Years: | 1609 1610 1611 – 1612 – 1613 1614 1615 |
The year 1612 was a special year in history, a time when many important events happened around the world. It was a leap year, meaning it had an extra day in February, making it 366 days long. This year saw famous duels, new discoveries, and changes in power across different countries.
Famous Duel
In 1612, a legendary duel took place in Japan.
The Duel of Ganryu-jima
One of the most famous duels in Japanese history happened this year. A skilled swordsman named Sasaki Kojiro, who was a general and swordsman instructor serving the powerful leader Tokugawa Ieyasu, fought against the legendary Musashi Miyamoto. This epic fight took place at Hesagigawa, a place now known as Ganryu-jima. Musashi Miyamoto was known for his unique two-sword fighting style and his undefeated record. In the end, Musashi Miyamoto won the duel, and Sasaki Kojiro was defeated. This event is a big part of Japanese folklore and history.
Images for kids
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Thomas Killigrew
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Pier Francesco Mola
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Joannes Meyssens
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Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
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Vincenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua
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See also
In Spanish: 1612 para niños
