Category:Akashi Shiganosuke

**Akashi Shiganosuke**
	Japanese sumo wrestler
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Name in native language	明石志賀之助;
Date of birth	c. 1600; Tochigi Prefecture
Date of death	c. 1649
Country of citizenship	Japan;
Occupation	rikishi;
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Akashi Shiganosuke (明石志賀之助) (c. 1600 – c. 1649) was officially acknowledged as the first sumo wrestler to hold the title of 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, being 2.58 m (8 ft 6 in) tall and weighing 184 kg (410 lb).