Honinbo Shuhaku
Japanese Go player
About Honinbo Shuhaku
Lived 1716 – 1741 (aged 24–25). Honinbo Shuhaku was a Japanese go player.
Hon'inbō Shūhaku (本因坊秀伯, 1716–1741) was a Japanese professional go player and seventh head of Hon'inbō house. His succession to his short-lived predecessor, in 1733, was irregular, since he had not been officially adopted as heir. He also died young, after a period of intrigue. His greatest match was against Inoue Shunseki.
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Who was Honinbo Shuhaku?
Japanese Go player
When was Honinbo Shuhaku born?
Honinbo Shuhaku was born in 1716 in Japan.
When did Honinbo Shuhaku die?
Honinbo Shuhaku died in 1741 in Japan.
What was Honinbo Shuhaku's occupation?
Honinbo Shuhaku was a go player.
What nationality was Honinbo Shuhaku?
Honinbo Shuhaku was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Honinbo Shuhaku. https://biography.guide/honinbo-shuhaku/
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