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Emperor Taishō — Age & Birthday

Born: 31 August 1879 · Died: 25 December 1926 · Age at death: 47

How old was Emperor Taishō when he died?

Emperor Taishō died aged 47. He was born on 31 August 1879 and died on 25 December 1926.

Emperor of Japan whose reign saw a shift towards liberal democracy

Did you know?He was the first Japanese emperor to live in a monogamous marriage and fathered four sons, including his successor Hirohito.

Emperor Taishō (31 August 1879 – 25 December 1926), personal name (imina) Yoshihito, was Emperor of Japan from 29 July 1912 until his death in 1926. His reign was marked by a domestic political shift toward liberal democracy, called Taishō Democracy.

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Age at death: 47
Would be: 147
Years since death: 99

Born: August 31, 1879 · Akasaka Estate, Japan
Died: December 25, 1926
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction, pneumonia
Nationality: Japanese
Known for: Royalty, Politics, Military

Family

Father: Emperor Meiji
Mother: Yanagiwara Naruko
Spouse: Empress Teimei
Children: Hirohito, Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu, Takahito, Prince Mikasa, Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu

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