Hitachiyama Taniemon
Sumo wrestler
Died when: 48 years 151 days (581 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Hitachiyama Taniemon (??? ????, January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture.He was the sport's 19th yokozuna from 1903 till 1914.
His great rivalry with Umegatani Totaro II created the "Ume-Hitachi Era" and did much to popularise sumo.He is remembered as much for his exploits in promoting the sport as for his strength on the dohyo.
In his later years as head coach of Dewanoumi stable he trained hundreds of wrestlers, including three yokozuna.Many consider him the most honorable yokozuna in sumo history, which earned him the nickname "Kakusei" (??), or "sumo saint".
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