Kanō Jigorō

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Educator · Japan

Date of birth: December 10, 1860
Died on May 4, 1938: Died at the age of 77; Would have turned 165 today

Japanese educator and judoka (1860–1938)

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Kanō Jigorō was an educator (Japan). Kanō Jigorō was born on December 10, 1860 in Kobe. Among other things, Kanō Jigorō was known for Japan Sport Association and International Olympic Committee. Kanō Jigorō founded judo.

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judo

Founded company

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Facts about Kanō Jigorō

Born: December 10, 1860 in Kobe
Died: May 4, 1938
Nationality: Japan
Occupations: Educator, Pedagogue, Martial artist, Functionary, and Judoka
Sport: judo
Languages: English and Japanese
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 54 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: December 10, 1860
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

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What makes Kanō Jigorō unique

In memory: Died at the age of 77
Today: Would have turned 165 today

First award in 1902, the year Kanō Jigorō turned 42.

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Awards

Award	Year
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class	1902
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class	1920
Asahi Prize	1935
Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class	1938
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Japan Sport Association	–	–
International Olympic Committee	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
judo	–
Kōdōkan	–
Kodokan judo	–
Kobun Institute	–

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