Biography
Emperor Shōwa (29 April 1901 – 7 January 1989), commonly known in English-speaking countries by his personal name Hirohito, was the 124th emperor of J...read more
Emperor Shōwa (29 April 1901 – 7 January 1989), commonly known in English-speaking countries by his personal name Hirohito, was the 124th emperor of Japan, ruling from 25 December 1926 until his death in 1989. Hirohito and his wife, Empress Kōjun, had two sons and five daughters; he was succeeded by his fifth child and eldest son, Akihito. By 1979, Hirohito was the only monarch in the world with t...read more
Department
Acting
Birthday
1901-04-29
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As
[ "昭和天皇", "裕仁", "Shōwa Tennō", "Shōwa", "Hiro-Hito", "Hirohito" ]
AWARDS
LEGAL
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