Kita Roppeita Noushin

Japanese: 喜多六平太能心 - きたろっぺいたのうしん

1874-1971 A Noh actor from the Meiji to Showa period.
Born on July 7, 1874. Grandson of the 12th head of the Kita school, Roppeita Nosei. Succeeded the 14th head of the Kita school in 1884, and took the name Roppeita in 1892. Filled with spirit, he created a versatile and ever-changing style of performance, and revived the Kita family, which had fallen into decline. In 1947, he became a member of the Japan Art Academy. In 1953, he was awarded the Order of Culture. In 1955, he was named a Living National Treasure. His wife was the go player Kita Fumiko. He passed away on January 11, 1971, at the age of 96. He was born in Tokyo. His maiden name was Utsuno. His childhood name was Chiyozo.

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

Japanese:

1874－1971　明治-昭和時代の能楽師シテ方。
明治7年7月7日生まれ。喜多流12代六平太能静の孫。明治17年喜多流14代をつぎ,27年六平太を襲名。気迫にみち,変幻自在な芸風をきずき,衰退した喜多家を再興した。昭和22年芸術院会員。28年文化勲章。30年人間国宝。妻は囲碁棋士・喜多文子。昭和46年1月11日死去。96歳。東京出身。旧姓は宇都野。幼名は千代造。

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