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Yotsugamine Tōkichi

1790 – 1832

Japanese sumo wrestler

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About Yotsugamine Tōkichi

Lived 1790 – 1832 (aged 41–42).

was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Waga District, Mutsu Province (now Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture). His highest rank was ōzeki. He was the second wrestler from Iwate prefecture to reach this rank and the only titleholder before Miyagiyama's promotion in 1917, 93 years later.

Career Yotsugamine comes from a family with close ties to sumo, being the nephew and later son-in-law of ōzeki (later known as Nishonoseki Gun'emon). He made his debut in November 1812 and joined the stable run by his uncle. In March 1819, he reached the makuuchi division, winning the equivalent of a first championship victory in 1821. In October 1822, he made his san'yaku debut at the rank of komusubi. He held this position for four tournaments, winning a second championship in 1823. Following a good tournament in 1824, he was promoted directly to ōzeki. In May 1825, he participated in a tournament for the Osaka-based sumo association in Namba. He was ranked as an ōzeki along with Ōnomatsu (then called Koyanagi). Championships for the best record in a tournament were not recognized or awarded before the 1909 summer tournament and the above championships that are labelled "unofficial" are historically conferred. For more information see yūshō.

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1790
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Who was Yotsugamine Tōkichi?

Japanese sumo wrestler

When was Yotsugamine Tōkichi born?

Yotsugamine Tōkichi was born in 1790.

When did Yotsugamine Tōkichi die?

Yotsugamine Tōkichi died on 3 September 1832.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yotsugamine Tōkichi

· Wikidata: Q123020815

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