Emperor Meiji
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Emperor Meiji was born on November 3, 1852, at the Nakayama Residence. He died on July 30, 1912, at the Meiji Palace. Emperor Meiji's spouse was Empress Shōken.
Emperor Meiji held the position of Emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912. During his life, he received several awards, including the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of the Black Eagle, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Order of St. Andrew, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, and two more.
The cause of Emperor Meiji's death was diabetes. He passed away at the Meiji Palace, bringing an end to his 45-year reign as Emperor of Japan.
Emperor Meiji's life spanned from his birth at the Nakayama Residence to his death at the Meiji Palace, with his time as Emperor of Japan being a significant part of his life.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fushimi Momoyama no Misasagi[6], Tokyo[7]
- Father: Emperor Kōmei[8]
- Mother: Nakayama Yoshiko[9]
- Spouse: Empress Shōken[10]
- Child: Wakamitsuteru-hiko no Mikoto[11], Wakatakayori-hime no Mikoto[12], Shigeko, Princess Ume[13], Yukihito, Prince Take[14], Emperor Taishō[15], Akiko, Princess Shige[16], Fumiko, Princess Masu[17], Shizuko, Princess Hisa[18], Michihito, Prince Aki[19], Princess Masako Takeda[20], Fusako Kitashirakawa[21], Princess Nobuko Asaka[22], Teruhito, Prince Mitsu[23], Toshiko Higashikuni[24]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[25]
- Position held: Emperor of Japan[26]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Order of the Black Eagle[28], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], Order of St. Andrew[30], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[31], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[32], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[33], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[34], Order of the Golden Kite[35], Order of the Sacred Treasure[36], Order of the Garter[37], Royal Order of the Seraphim[38], Order of the Elephant[39], Order of the Golden Fleece[40]
- Religion or worldview: Shinto[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: Imperial House of Japan[43]
- Anthem: Kimigayo[44]
- Noble title: Emperor of Japan[45]
- Commons category: Emperor Meiji[46]
- Military, police or special rank: dai-gensui[47]
- Unmarried partner: Hamuro Mitsuko[48], Hashimoto Natsuko[49], Yanagiwara Naruko[50], Chigusa Kotoko[51]
- Unicode character: ㍾[52]
- Cause of death: diabetes[53], uremia[54]
Why It Matters
Emperor Meiji has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 120 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Emperor Meiji born?
Emperor Meiji's place of birth was Site of the Nakayama Residence[1].
Where did Emperor Meiji die?
Emperor Meiji passed away in Meiji Palace[2].
Who were Emperor Meiji's parents?
Emperor Meiji's father was Emperor Kōmei[8]. Emperor Meiji's mother was Nakayama Yoshiko[9].
Who was Emperor Meiji married to?
Emperor Meiji's spouses include Empress Shōken[10].
What did Emperor Meiji do for work?
Emperor Meiji worked as a monarch[3] and aristocrat[4].
What awards did Emperor Meiji receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Order of the Black Eagle[28], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], and Order of St. Andrew[30].