Ruler · Twentieth century · Japan

Hirohito

1901–1989

Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989, born in 1901, who reigned through Japan's wars and its rebirth. The military ruled in his name during the invasions of China and the Pacific War. His radio broadcast of surrender on 15 August 1945 was the first time most Japanese had heard his voice.

Facts

Born: 1901, Tokyo.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Hirohito
Died: 1989, Tokyo.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Hirohito
Reign: 1926 to 1989, the Showa era.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Hirohito
Realm: Japan.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Hirohito
Known for: The surrender broadcast of 15 August 1945.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Hirohito

Images

Emperor Hirohito in the 1930s, photograph (Wikimedia Commons)

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