Harukichi Yamaguchi

Male, Deceased Person

1881 – 1938

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Who was Harukichi Yamaguchi?

Harukichi Yamaguchi was the founder of the Yamaguchi-gumi, which grew to become Japan's largest and most powerful yakuza organization.

Yamaguchi established the group in Kobe in 1915, and was its kumicho or Godfather until 1925, when he was succeeded by his son Noboru Yamaguchi.

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Born
1881
Tsuna, Hyōgo
Children
Died
Jan 17, 1938

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on July 23, 2013

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