Prince hirohito biography for kids
Prince hirohito biography for kids
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Hirohito facts for kids
For other uses, see Hirohito (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Emperor Shōwa昭和天皇 | |
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Official photograph, 1935 | |
Emperor of Japan | |
Reign | 25 December 1926 – 7 January 1989 |
Enthronement | 10 November 1928 |
Predecessor | Taishō |
Successor | Akihito |
Prime ministers | |
Prince Regent of Japan | |
Regency | 25 November 1921 – 25 December 1926 |
Monarch | Taishō |
Born | Hirohito (裕仁) (1901-04-29)29 April 1901 Tōgū Palace, Aoyama, Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Died | 7 January 1989(1989-01-07) (aged 87) Fukiage Palace, Tokyo, Japan |
Burial | 24 February 1989 Musashi Imperial Graveyard, Hachiōji, Tokyo |
Spouse | |
Issue | |
House | Imperial House of Japan |
Father | Emperor Taishō |
Mother | Sadako Kujō |
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EmperorShōwa(昭和天皇, Shōwa-tennō, 29 April 1901 – 7 January 1989), commonly known in English-speaking countries by his personal name Hirohito(裕仁), was the 124themperor of Japan, ruling from 25 December 1926 until his death