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Sakaigawa Namiemon
1841May, 28

Sakaigawa Namiemon

Sakaigawa Namiemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 14th Yokozuna (d. 1887)
Sakaigawa Namiemon (境川 浪右衛門, May 28, 1841 – September 16, 1887) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Katsushika District, Shimōsa Province. He was the sport's 14th yokozuna.

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