Hirohito, Emperor Showa of Japan
(1901-1989), Emperor of JapanSitter in 2 portraits
Hirohito, meaning 'abundant benevolence', was the 124th Emperor of Japan who reigned for over sixty-two years. He became Regent in 1921, undertaking a six-month tour to Europe that year. During Hirohito's regency, a number of important events occurred including the General Election Law being passed giving all men above the age of 25 the right to vote.
Hirohito, Emperor Showa of Japan
by Vandyk
10 x 12 inch glass plate negative, 11 May 1921
NPG x130800
Hirohito, Emperor Showa of Japan; Gonsuke, Baron Hayashi
by Vandyk
glass negative, 11 May 1921
NPG x29051
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