Wakashima Gonshirō

Sumo Wrestler, Martial Artist

1876 – 1943

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Who was Wakashima Gonshirō?

Wakashima Gonshirō was a sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 21st Yokozuna.

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Born
Jan 19, 1876
Chiba Prefecture
Also known as
  • 若島 権四郎
  • 若嶌 權四郎
  • わかしま ごんしろう
  • Gonshirō Wakashima
  • 楯甲 大五郎
  • Daigoro Tatekabuto
  • Tatekabuto Daigoro
  • 若島 大五郎
  • Daigoro Wakashima
  • Wakashima Daigoro
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Lived in
  • Chiba Prefecture
Died
Oct 23, 1943

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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