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Article: The legend of Amakusa Shiro.(Biography)
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- January 1, 2006
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In different times and different places, brave people have fought for the rights of the poor and mistreated. And brave people have fought for the right to practice their religion. Amakusa Shiro of Japan was one such person. He might have been even braver than others--after all, he was just a boy of 16 when he led 37,000 people in a rebellion against their persecutors.
Shiro was born Shirotokisada Masuda more than 400 years ago.
He was only 15 when he became a legend. He was known for his intelligence and good looks. He was a brilliant young writer who began reading at the age of 5. Some say he walked on water and performed other miracles.
Born ...
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