What was Yasuke's height noted as?
5 feet
6 feet
6 feet 2 inches
7 feet
Answer
Yasuke, the first African samurai, stood at an impressive 6 feet 2 inches tall. This remarkable height was noted by Jesuit missionaries who encountered him in Japan during the 16th century. Yasuke's stature, combined with his martial prowess and exotic appearance, made him a legendary figure in Japanese history.
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