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Morihei Ueshiba
Martial Artist
Morihei Ueshiba was a martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso or Ōsensei, "Great Teacher". Wikipedia
Born: December 14, 1883, Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Died: April 26, 1969, Iwama, Ibaraki
Spouse: Ueshiba Hatsu
Books: The Art of Peace, Budo Training in Aikido, Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido
Children: Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Matsuko Ueshiba, Takemori Ueshiba, Kuniharu Ueshiba
Parents: Yuki Ueshiba, Yokoru Ueshiba