Nakayama Bunshichi

Japanese: 中山文七 - なかやまぶんしち

Kabuki actor. There were four generations. (1) First (1732-1813, Kyoho 17-Bunkaku 10): Second son of kyogen playwright Matsuya Raisuke. Adopted by first Nakamura Shinkuro. Changed his name to Bunshichi in 1748 (Kan'en 1). Good at acting and manners, and was active in Kamigata. (2) Second (1755-98, Horeki 5-Kansei 10): Succeeded in the name Bunshichi in 1793 (Kansei 5). Good at manipulating people, but also worked as an oil merchant and was called "Binzukeya Bunshichi." (3) Third (1764-1853, Meiwa 1-Kaei 6): Succeeded in the name Bunshichi in 1804 (Bunkaku 1).

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

歌舞伎俳優。4世まである。(1)初世(1732‐1813∥享保17‐文化10)　狂言作者松屋来助の次男。初世中村新九郎の養子。1748年(寛延1)に文七と改名。実事と所作が得意で，上方において活躍した。(2)2世(1755‐98∥宝暦5‐寛政10)　1793年(寛政5)文七を襲名。やつし方が得意だったが，かたわら油商を営んで〈鬢付屋文七〉と呼ばれた。(3)3世(1764‐1853∥明和1‐嘉永6)　1804年(文化1)文七を襲名。

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