Zenbei Otaka

Japanese: 大高善兵衛 - おおたかぜんべえ

1822-1894 A social worker from the late Edo to Meiji period.
Born on September 2, 1822. His family had been the headman of Tomida Village, Kazusa (Naruto Town, Chiba Prefecture) for generations. He abolished the bad practice of infanticide and raised many babies, earning him the nickname "Zenbei the Child-Raising Man." He also contributed to the introduction of sericulture and tea production. He passed away on March 12, 1894. He was 73 years old. His given name was Yasuzo.
[Proverbs, etc.] If there is an orphan without a home, give him to me (a sign in front of a gate)

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1822－1894　江戸後期-明治時代の社会事業家。
文政5年9月2日生まれ。家は代々上総(かずさ)富田(とみだ)村(千葉県成東(なるとう)町)の名主。間引きの悪習をやめさせ,おおくの乳児をそだて「子育て善兵衛」とよばれた。養蚕・製茶の導入にもつくした。明治27年3月12日死去。73歳。名は保蔵。
【格言など】寄るべなき孤児あらばわれに与うべし(門前のかけ札)

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