About Tamatsubaki Kentaro
Lived 1883 – 1928 (aged 44). Tamatsubaki Kentaro was a Japanese rikishi.
was a sumo wrestler from Toyama City, Japan. He was known for his techniques, which accommodated his small size. Although his height was only 158 cm, he gave the likes of Hitachiyama and others a real challenge and was called the "mite". He was the shortest wrestler in sumo history, and also one of the lightest at 73 kg. His highest rank was sekiwake. After retirement, he was known as Shiratama-oyakata.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tamatsubaki Kentaro?
sumo wrestler
When was Tamatsubaki Kentaro born?
Tamatsubaki Kentaro was born on 10 November 1883 in Toyama.
When did Tamatsubaki Kentaro die?
Tamatsubaki Kentaro died on 19 September 1928.
What was Tamatsubaki Kentaro's occupation?
Tamatsubaki Kentaro was a rikishi.
What nationality was Tamatsubaki Kentaro?
Tamatsubaki Kentaro was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Tamatsubaki Kentaro
· DBpedia: Tamatsubaki Kentarō
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