Kintarō Hattori
Kintarō Hattori | |
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| Born | November 21, 1860 Kyōbashi, Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | March 1, 1934 (aged 73) Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Watchmaker, businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Seiko |
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. He was a permanent council member of the Japanese Red Cross.