Akihito
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Summary
Akihito was born in Tokyo Imperial Palace[1]. He has worked as a monarch[2], ichthyologist[3], zoologist[4], marine biologist[5], and ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,535 views/month, #2,873 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kōjimachi-ku[8], Tokyo City[9]
- Father: Hirohito[10]
- Mother: Kōjun[11]
- Spouse: Empress Michiko[12]
- Child: Naruhito[13], Fumihito, Crown Prince of Japan[14], Sayako Kuroda[15]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[16]
- Occupation: Emperor of Japan[17]
- Position held: Emperor Emeritus[18]
- Educated at: Gakushuin University[19]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[23], Order of the Crown of the Realm[24], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[25], Collar of the Order of the White Lion[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[27], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[28], Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[29], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[30], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[31], Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion[32], Order of the Nile[33]
- Religion or worldview: Shinto[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Family: Imperial House of Japan[36]
- Anthem: Kimigayo[37]
- Noble title: Emperor Emeritus[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Akihito include he[39], a taxon[40]; Exyrias akihito[41], a taxon[42]; Platygobiopsis akihito[43], a taxon[44]; and Priolepis akihitoi[45], a taxon[46].
Why It Matters
Akihito has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include he[39], a taxon[40]; Exyrias akihito[41], a taxon[42]; Platygobiopsis akihito[43], a taxon[44]; and Priolepis akihitoi[45], a taxon[46].
FAQs
Where was Akihito born?
Akihito's place of birth was Tokyo Imperial Palace[1].
Who were Akihito's parents?
Akihito's father was Hirohito[10]. Akihito's mother was Kōjun[11].
Who was Akihito married to?
Akihito's spouses include Empress Michiko[12].
What did Akihito do for work?
Akihito worked as a monarch[2], ichthyologist[3], zoologist[4], marine biologist[5], and ruler[6].
Where did Akihito go to school?
Akihito was educated at Gakushuin University[19].
What awards did Akihito receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], and Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[23].