Majikina Ankō
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Born20 March 1875
Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom
Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom
Died28 November 1933 (aged 58)
Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
Occupationhistorian
Notable worksThe history of Okinawan women
One thousand year history of Okinawa
One thousand year history of Okinawa
Majikina Ankō | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 March 1875 Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom |
| Died | 28 November 1933 (aged 58) Okinawa, Japan |
| Occupation | historian |
| Notable works | The history of Okinawan women One thousand year history of Okinawa |
Majikina Ankō (真境名 安興; 20 May 1875 - 28 December 1933) was a Japanese scholar who specialized in the history of Okinawa. Alongside Iha Fuyū and Higashionna Kanjun, he was considered one of the pioneers of modern Okinawan studies.