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Kintarō Hattori
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Kintarō Hattori (服部 金太郎, November 21, 1860 – March 1, 1934) was a Japanese businessman and one of the first and most important Japanese watchmakers in history, as well as the founder of Seiko, one of the world's largest manufacturers of watches.[1] He was a permanent council member of the Japanese Red Cross.[2]
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Born | November 21, 1860 |
Died | March 1, 1934 (aged 73) Tokyo, Japan |
Citizenship | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Watchmaker, businessman |
Known for | Founder of Seiko |
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