Rikidōzan
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Summary
Rikidōzan is a human[1]. Born in Hongwon County[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1924[3]. He passed away in Akasaka[4]. He died on December 15, 1963[5]. He worked as a rikishi[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], catch trainer[9], and amateur wrestler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,832 views/month, #6,555 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hongwon County[2].
- Rikidōzan passed away in Akasaka[4].
- Rikidōzan was born on November 14, 1924[3].
- Rikidōzan died on December 15, 1963[5].
- Burial took place at Honmon-ji Temple Cemetery[12].
- Among Rikidōzan's spouses was Keiko Tanaka[13].
- A child of Rikidōzan was Yoshihiro Momota[14].
- A child of Rikidōzan was Mitsuo Momota[15].
- Rikidōzan held citizenship in Empire of Japan[16].
- Rikidōzan held citizenship in Japan[17].
- Rikidōzan is identified as part of the Koreans in Japan ethnic group[18].
- Rikidōzan is identified as part of the Korean Japanese ethnic group[19].
- Rikidōzan worked as a rikishi[6].
- Rikidōzan worked as an actor[7].
- Rikidōzan worked as a professional wrestler[8].
- Rikidōzan's professions included catch trainer[9].
- Rikidōzan worked as an amateur wrestler[10].
- A notable student of Rikidōzan was Antonio Inoki[20].
- A notable student of Rikidōzan was Giant Baba[21].
- Rikidōzan received the WWE Hall of Fame[22].
- Rikidōzan received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[23].
- Rikidōzan is recorded as male[24].
- Rikidōzan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Rikidōzan's Commons category is recorded as Rikidōzan[26].
- The cause of death was peritonitis[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Rikidōzan's place of birth was Hongwon County[2]. He was born on November 14, 1924[3]. Ethnic identities include Koreans in Japan[18], a national minority[28], in Japan[29] and Korean Japanese[19], an ethnic group[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rikishi[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], catch trainer[9], and amateur wrestler[10]. Notable students include Antonio Inoki[20], a politician[31], 1943–2022[32], of Empire of Japan[33], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame[34] and Giant Baba[21], a baseball player[35], 1938–1999[36], of Japan[37], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[38].
Recognition
Awards received include WWE Hall of Fame[22], a professional wrestling hall of fame[39], founded in 1993[40] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[23], a professional wrestling hall of fame[41], in United States[42], founded in 1996[43].
Personal Life
Rikidōzan was married to Keiko Tanaka[13]. Children include Yoshihiro Momota[14], a professional wrestler[44], 1946–2000[45], of Japan[46] and Mitsuo Momota[15], a professional wrestler[47], b. 1948[48], of Japan[49].
Death and Burial
Rikidōzan died on December 15, 1963[5]. He died in Akasaka[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[27]. Burial took place at Honmon-ji Temple Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Rikidōzan include Riki Chōshū[50], a professional wrestler[51], b. 1951[52], of Japan[53], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[54].
Why It Matters
Rikidōzan ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,832 views/month, #6,555 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Riki Chōshū[50], a professional wrestler[51], b. 1951[52], of Japan[53], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[54].
FAQs
Where was Rikidōzan born?
Rikidōzan was born in Hongwon County[2].
Where did Rikidōzan die?
Rikidōzan passed away in Akasaka[4].
Who was Rikidōzan married to?
Rikidōzan's spouses include Keiko Tanaka[13].
What did Rikidōzan do for work?
Rikidōzan worked as rikishi[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], catch trainer[9], and amateur wrestler[10].
What awards did Rikidōzan receive?
Honors received include WWE Hall of Fame[22] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[23].