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List of people from Iwate

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

Native Emishi and opponents

Abe family and opponents

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