Tsurugizan Taniemon
Japanese sumo wrestler
Died when: 51 years 289 days (621 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Tsurugizan Taniemon (劔山 谷右衛門, 1803 – October 17, 1854) was a sumo wrestler from Toyama City, Japan.His highest rank was ōzeki.
He won six tournament championships on an unofficial basis, before the yūshō system was established and was offered, but rejected, a yokozuna licence.
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