When was Emperor Taishō born?

Emperor Taishō was born on 31 August 1879 in Akasaka Estate.

What positions has Emperor Taishō held?

Positions held by Emperor Taishō include: Emperor of Japan (1912–1926); Crown Prince of Japan (1888–1912); heir apparent (1887–1912).

Where did Emperor Taishō study?

Emperor Taishō was educated at Gakushuin Primary School.

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Emperor Taishō

Emperor of Japan from 1912 until 1926

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Emperor Taishō, 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. He oversaw Japan's participation in World War I on the side of the Allies, the Spanish flu epidemic, and the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923. His poor health limited his public duties and contributed to his death at age 47.

Quick facts

Born: 31 August 1879 wd
Place of birth: Akasaka Estate wd
Died: 25 December 1926 wd
Place of death: Hayama Imperial Villa wd
Citizenship: Japan wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, monarch, aristocrat wd
Education: Gakushuin Primary School wd
Spouse: Empress Teimei wd

Positions held wd

Emperor of Japan (30 July 1912 – 25 December 1926)
Crown Prince of Japan (3 November 1888 – 30 July 1912)
heir apparent (31 August 1887 – 30 July 1912)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of the White Eagle
Order of St. Andrew
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
Order of the Golden Kite
Order of the Sacred Treasure
Order of the Garter
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Order of the Elephant
Royal Order of the Seraphim

Questions

When was Emperor Taishō born?: Emperor Taishō was born on 31 August 1879 in Akasaka Estate.
What positions has Emperor Taishō held?: Positions held by Emperor Taishō include: Emperor of Japan (1912–1926); Crown Prince of Japan (1888–1912); heir apparent (1887–1912).
Where did Emperor Taishō study?: Emperor Taishō was educated at Gakushuin Primary School.

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