List of Famous people named Akashi

Similar names: Akash, Aakash. Here are some famous Akashis:

Akashi Takenori

First Name Akashi

Last Name Takenori

Born on November 30, 1565

Died on January 1, 1618 (aged 52)

Akashi Takenori was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi-Momoyama through early Edo periods. Also known as Teruzumi, Zentō, or Naritoyo. Retainer of Ukita Naoie, the major daimyō of Bizen Province. Also known by his court title, Kamon-no-Kami (掃部頭).

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Akashi Shiganosuke

First Name Akashi

Last Name Shiganosuke

Born on November 30, 1599

Died on November 30, 1648 (aged 49)

Born in Japan

Akashi Shiganosuke is purported to be a Japanese sumo wrestler in antiquity who is formally recognized as the first yokozuna. A legendary figure, his historical existence is disputed. He is said to have been active in the Kan'ei era (1624–1643). He was described as being of gigantic size, at 2.58 m tall and weighing 184 kg (406 lb).

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Akashi Takei

First Name Akashi

Last Name Takei

Born on September 23, 1997 (age 29)

Born in Japan

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Akashi Motojiro

First Name Akashi

Last Name Motojiro

Born on September 1, 1864

Died on October 26, 1919 (aged 55)

Born in Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture

Baron Akashi Motojiro was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and the 7th Governor-General of Taiwan from 6 June 1918 to 26 October 1919.

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