About Harukichi Yamaguchi
Lived 1881 – 1938 (aged 56–57). Harukichi Yamaguchi was a Japanese criminal and yakuza.
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.
Yamaguchi died at the age of 57.
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Who was Harukichi Yamaguchi?
Japanese mob boss
When was Harukichi Yamaguchi born?
Harukichi Yamaguchi was born in 1881 in Tsuna.
When did Harukichi Yamaguchi die?
Harukichi Yamaguchi died on 17 January 1938.
What was Harukichi Yamaguchi's occupation?
Harukichi Yamaguchi was a criminal and yakuza.
What nationality was Harukichi Yamaguchi?
Harukichi Yamaguchi was Japanese.
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