Prince Mikasa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Takahito三笠宮崇仁親王 |
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| Born | 2 December 1915 Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Died | 27 October 2016 (aged 100) Tokyo, Japan |
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| Spouse | Yuriko Takagi | ||||
| Issue | Princess Yasuko of Mikasa Prince Tomohito of Mikasa Yoshihito, Prince Katsura Princess Masako of Mikasa Norihito, Prince Takamado |
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| House | Imperial House of Japan | ||||
| Father | Emperor Taishō | ||||
| Mother | Empress Teimei | ||||
| Religion | Shinto | ||||
Prince Mikasa (三笠宮崇仁親王, Mikasa-no-miya Takahito shinnō, 2 December 1915 – 27 October 2016) was a very important member of the Imperial House of Japan. This means he was part of Japan's royal family. He was known for his long life and his work as a historian.
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About Prince Mikasa
Prince Takahito was the youngest of four sons born to Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. His older brother, Emperor Shōwa, later became the Emperor of Japan. This made Prince Takahito an uncle to the next emperor.
When he was a child, his special title was Sumi-no-miya. He went to the Gakushūin Peers' School from 1922 to 1932. This school was for children from noble families.
Becoming Prince Mikasa
In 1935, his brother, Emperor Shōwa, gave him a new title: Mikasa-no-miya. This meant he became known as Prince Mikasa. He was also allowed to start his own branch of the Imperial family.
His Time in the Army
Prince Mikasa joined the Imperial Japanese Army Academy when he was young. He studied there from 1932 to 1936. After that, he went to the Army Staff College. He served in the army from 1937 to 1947. He was an officer in China and worked at the Army Headquarters during World War II.
Later Life and Death
Prince Mikasa lived a very long life. He passed away in a hospital in Tokyo when he was 100 years old. He died from cardiac arrest after being treated for pneumonia.
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Images for kids
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Takahito wearing the sokutai, a traditional Japanese court dress.
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Emperor Taishō's four sons in 1921: Hirohito, Takahito, Nobuhito and Yasuhito.
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Prince Mikasa on the Yokosuka Line in 1946.
See also
In Spanish: Takahito de Mikasa para niños
