Hirohito nickname(s):
Emperor Shōwa, Abundant Benevolence
Hirohito date of birth:
April 29, 1901
How old was Hirohito when died?
87
Where was Hirohito born?
Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan
When did Hirohito die?
January 7, 1989
How tall is Hirohito?
5' 5" (165 cm)
What is Hirohito nationality?
British
What is Hirohito's occupation?
Scientist
Short Biography
Emperor Shōwa (昭和天皇, Shōwa-tennō, April 29, 1901 – January 7, 1989) was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from December 25, 1926, until his death on January 7, 1989. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Emperor Akihito, upon his death. Although better known outside of Japan by his personal name Hirohito (裕仁), in Japan, he is now referred to primarily by his posthumous name Emperor Shōwa. The word Shōwa is the name of the era that corresponded with the Emperor's reign, and was made the Emperor's own name upon his death. The name Hirohito (裕仁) means "abundant benevolence".