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Nov 9, 2009 · Print Page. Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images. Hirohito (1901-1989) was emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989. He took over at a time of rising democratic sentiment, but his...
Hirohito , or Shōwa emperor, (born April 29, 1901, Tokyo, Japan—died Jan. 7, 1989, Tokyo), Longest-reigning of Japan’s monarchs (1926–89). His rule coincided with Japan’s 20th-century militarism and its aggression against China and Southeast Asia and in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
Would Japanese Emperor Hirohito remain in power after his nation’s surrender? His fate rested in part on the attitude of General Douglas MacArthur.
m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, 1971 © Hirohito was Emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989. His role in Japan's government in the World War Two...
Jun 23, 2022 · Educated in Japan, Hirohito was a microbiologist who later developed an interest in marine biology. In 1921, Hirohito became the first Japanese crown prince to go abroad, traveling to Europe. There, he was especially enchanted with the freedom and informality of the English royal family.
Aug 27, 2018 · Hirohito, also known as the Emperor Showa, was Japan's longest-serving emperor (r. 1926 - 1989). He ruled the country for just over sixty-two extremely tumultuous years, including the build-up to World War II, the war era, post-war reconstruction, and Japan's economic miracle.
May 14, 2018 · Born at Aoynama Palace in Tokyo, Hirohito was the son of Crown Prince Yoshihito and grandson of Mutsuhito, known as the Meiji ("Enlightened Ruler") Emperor. His mother was Princess Sadako, a member of a family that had provided royal brides for many centuries.
