Hitachiyama Taniemon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Sumo wrestler
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Place of Birth: Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
About Hitachiyama Taniemon
- Hitachiyama Taniemon (??? ????, January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
- 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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