Ōkido Moriemon

Sumo Wrestler, Martial Artist

1878 – 1930

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Who was Ōkido Moriemon?

Ōkido Moriemon was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 23rd Yokozuna. He was second yokozuna to be recognised from Osaka sumo, and the only yokozuna who spent his whole active career in Osaka.

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Born
Nov 2, 1878
Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Also known as
  • 大木戸森右エ門
  • おおきど もりえもん
  • Moriemon Ōkido
  • うちだ みつぞう
  • Mitsuzo Uchida
  • Uchida Mitsuzo
  • 湊森右衛門
  • みなと もりえもん
  • Moriemon Minato
  • Minato Moriemon
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Died
Nov 7, 1930

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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