List of people from Iwate

List of people from Iwate

The following are prominent people who were born, raised, have lived for a significant period of time in Iwate Prefecture or have otherwise had a significant impact.

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Native Emishi and opponents

  • Aterui (? - 802) Isawa Emishi leader who was executed in 802.
  • More (? - 802) Isawa Emishi leader who was executed in 802.
  • Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758-811) Governor of Michinoku and Seii Tai Shogun.
  • Ootomo no Asomi Otomaro Seito Taishi and later Seii Taishi.
  • Ki no Asami Kosami Seito Taishi.

Abe Family and opponents

  • Abe no Yoritoki (died 1057) chief of the six semi-autonomous Ezo districts and Martial of Frontier Defense.
  • Abe no Sadato (1019–1062) chief of the six semi-autonomous Ezo districts.
  • Minamoto no Yoriyoshi (988-1075) Governor of Mutsu.
  • Minamoto no Yoshiie (1041–1108) Son of Yoriyoshi, called Hachiman Taro.
  • Kiyohara no Takenori Dewa Emishi leader allied with Minamoto and Martial of Frontier Defense.

Fujiwara Family and opponents

Buddhist Leaders

  • Gyoki Founder of Shoboji in Oshu City.
  • Jakucho Setouchi (1922- ) Head priest at Tendai-ji, author and speaker.

Christian Leaders

  • Juan Goto
  • Diego Carvalho
  • Dr. Gilbert Schroer
  • Dr. William Axling
  • Thomasine Allen

Captains of Science and Industry

  • Takano Chōei (1804–50) Dutch scholar, physician, writer, translator and dissident.
  • Takatō Ōshima (1826–1901) Made the first Western-style blast furnace in Japan and cannons.

Military Leaders

Political Leaders

Writers


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