Honinbo Josaku
Japanese Go player
About Honinbo Josaku
Lived 1803 – 1847 (aged 43–44). Honinbo Josaku was a Japanese go player.
Hon'inbō Jōsaku (本因坊丈策, 1803–1847) was a Japanese professional go player and the thirteenth head of the Hon'inbō school. He was not in the same top-rank class over the board as either his predecessor Jōwa or his successor Shūwa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Honinbo Josaku?
Japanese Go player (1803–1847)
When was Honinbo Josaku born?
Honinbo Josaku was born in 1803 in Japan.
When did Honinbo Josaku die?
Honinbo Josaku died in 1847.
What was Honinbo Josaku's occupation?
Honinbo Josaku was a go player.
What nationality was Honinbo Josaku?
Honinbo Josaku was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Honinbo Josaku. https://biography.guide/honinbo-josaku/
MLA: "Honinbo Josaku." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/honinbo-josaku/.
Chicago: "Honinbo Josaku." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/honinbo-josaku/.
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