Emperor Showa (Japan)
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Emperor Showa 昭和天皇 (29 Apr 1901 - 7 Jan 1989) was a Japanese 124th Emperor (25 Dec 1926 - 7 Jan 1989). Regent to Emperor Taisho from 25 November 1921.
History
| date | rank | titles | job |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 1912 | Second Lieutenant, Infantry and Sublieutenant | ||
| 31 Oct 1914 | Lieutenant, Infantry and Lieutenant JG | ||
| 31 Oct 1916 | Captain, Infantry and Lieutenant | ||
| 31 Oct 1920 | Major, Infantry and Lt Commander | ||
| 31 Oct 1923 | Lt Colonel, Infantry and Commander | ||
| 31 Oct 1925 | Colonel, Infantry and Captain | ||
| 25 Dec 1926 | Emperor |
relations
- ascendant
- father: Emperor Taisho (1879-1926)
- siblings
- younger brother: Major General Prince Yasuhito of Chichibu (1902-1953)
- younger brother: Captain Prince Nobuhito of Takamatsu (1905-1987)
- younger brother: Major Prince Takahito of Mikasa (1915-)
