Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | April 29, 1901 |
Birth Place | Minato, Japan |
Age | 119 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Jan 7, 1989 (age 87) |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $40 million (2024)
Hirohito, also known as Emperor in Japan, is projected to have a net worth of $40 million by 2024. Throughout his reign, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, Hirohito played a key role in Japan's turbulent history. As the country's longest-serving monarch, he witnessed Japan's transformation into an economic powerhouse, its participation in World War II, and the subsequent rebuilding of the nation. Though his exact personal wealth is difficult to ascertain, it is evident that Hirohito was a highly revered symbol of the country's imperial institution.
About
Also known as Emperor Showa, he reigned as the Emperor or Japan from 1926 to 1989. He helped form the Axis Powers with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy and led Japan during its involvement in World War II.
Before Fame
He served in Japan's army and navy as a second lieutenant.
Trivia
After World War II, he was not prosecuted for war crimes as many other leading government figures were because the US felt that it would be too much of a shock for the Japanese people to see their Emperor, who they thought of like a god, standing trial.
Family Life
He was married to Empress Kojun from 1924 until his death in 1989. He had seven children: Akihito, Prince Shigeko, Takako, Sachiko, Kazuko, and Atsuko. Akihito, the eldest, succeeded him upon his death.
Associated With
He was one of the Leaders of the Axis powers during WWII, which can also be said for Germany's Adolf Hitler.