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Shiranui Kōemon
1825Mar, 3

Shiranui Kōemon

Shiranui Kōemon, Japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1879)
Shiranui Kōemon (Japanese: 不知火 光右衛門, March 3, 1825 – February 24, 1879) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kikuchi, Higo Province. He was the sport's 11th yokozuna.

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