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Risei Kanō

1900 – 1986

Japanese judoka

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About Risei Kanō

Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 85). Risei Kanō was a Japanese judoka.

was one of the three sons of Kanō Jigorō, the creator of Judo. Kanō Risei was the second president of the International Judo Federation, from 1952 to 1965. He managed the Kōdōkan from 1946 until 1980, when he was succeeded by Kano Yukimitsu.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Kokugakuin University
Also known as
Risei Kano, Risei Kanou, Risei Kanoh, KANŌ Risei, KANO Risei, KANOU Risei
moreKANOH Risei

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Risei Kanō?

Japanese judoka (1900-1986)

When was Risei Kanō born?

Risei Kanō was born on 25 November 1900 in Tokyo Prefecture.

When did Risei Kanō die?

Risei Kanō died on 13 January 1986.

What was Risei Kanō's occupation?

Risei Kanō was a judoka.

What nationality was Risei Kanō?

Risei Kanō was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Risei Kanō

· Wikidata: Q1120563

· DBpedia: Kano Risei

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