hirohito
Hirohito biography
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Hirohito was a Japanese Emperor born on April 29, 1901 in Tokyo, Japan. Installed as the Crown Prince at age 15, he reigned as Japan’s longest monarch from 1926-1989. During World War II, he led Japan’s military and the country’s surrender to the Allied Forces in 1945. After the war, the new constitution drafted by the U.S. changed Japan to a constitutional monarchy so that sovereignty lay with the people instead of the Emperor. Hirohito died on January 7, 1989 and his son Akihito succeeded him.
Quick Facts
- NAME: Hirohito
- OCCUPATION: Emperor
- BIRTH DATE: April 29, 1901
- DEATH DATE: January 07, 1989
- EDUCATION: Peer's School, Crown Prince's Institute
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Tokyo, Japan
- PLACE OF DEATH: Tokyo, Japan
- AKA: Shwa Emperor
- AKA: Emperor of Japan
Best Known For
Hirohito was best known as the Emperor of Japan from 1926-1989. During World War II he led Japan’s military and the country’s surrender to the Allied Forces.
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