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Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu (秩父宮雍仁親王, Chichibu-no-miya Yasuhito Shinnō, 25 June 1902 – 4 January 1953) was the second son of Emperor Taishō (Yoshihito) and Empress Teimei (Sadako), a younger brother of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and a general in the Imperial Japanese Army.
- 12 January 1953, Toshimagaoka Imperial Cemetery, Bunkyo, Tokyo
- Imperial House of Japan
Prince Chichibu (Yasuhito) was the second son of Emperor Taisho and a promoter of international goodwill and sports. He married Princess Chichibu (Setsuko), the eldest daughter of Tsuneo Matsudaira, in 1928.
Prince Chichibu (Chichibu-no-miya Yasuhito Shinnō) (25 June 1902 – 4 January 1953), also known as Prince Yasuhito, was the second son of Emperor Taishō and a younger brother of the Emperor Shōwa. As a member of the Imperial House of Japan, he was the patron of various sporting, medical, and international exchange organizations.
Learn about Prince Chichibu, the younger brother of Emperor Hirohito and a key figure in Japan's alliance with Nazi Germany. Explore his role in the Nanjing Massacre, Unit 731, and the Golden Lily Operation during World War II.
The Story of Chichibu-no-miya Yasuhito Shinnō | by Pacific Atrocities Education | Medium. Pacific Atrocities Education. ·. Follow. 5 min read. ·. Jan 1, 2020. Born on June 25, 1902,...
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Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu. Biography. 1902-1953. Member of the Imperial household. Prince Chichibu was born as the 2nd Prince Atsu of the Taisho Emperor and established the Prince Chichibu household as an adult. He loved all kinds of sports and was fondly known as “The Prince of Sports.”
Setsuko, Princess Chichibu (雍仁親王妃勢津子, Yasuhito Shinnōhi Setsuko, born Setsuko Matsudaira (松平節子, Matsudaira Setsuko); 9 September 1909 – 25 August 1995) was a member of the Japanese imperial family and the wife of Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu, the second son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei.
