Naruhito
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Summary
Naruhito was born in Hospital of the Imperial Household[1]. He has worked as a monarch[2] and aristocrat[3]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53,034 views/month, #2,248 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Akihito[5]
- Mother: Empress Michiko[6]
- Spouse: Empress Masako[7]
- Child: Aiko, Princess Toshi[8]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Native language: Japanese[10]
- Field of work: history of Japan[11], history of transport[12]
- Position held: Emperor of Japan[13]
- Educated at: Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School[14], Gakushuin Primary School[15], Gakushuin Kindergarten[16]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary[18], Order of the Crown (Netherlands)[19], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[21], Order of Merit (Qatar)[22], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[24], Order of the Elephant[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[26], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[27], Order of Sikatuna[28], Royal Order of the Seraphim[29], Order of Zayed[30]
- Religion or worldview: Shinto[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: Imperial House of Japan[33]
- Anthem: Kimigayo[34]
- Noble title: Emperor of Japan[35], Imperial prince[36]
- Commons category: Emperor Naruhito[37]
- Honorific prefix: Imperial Majesty[38]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Letters[39], master's degree[40], Master of Humanities[41], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[42]
Why It Matters
Naruhito has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Naruhito born?
Naruhito was born in Hospital of the Imperial Household[1].
Who were Naruhito's parents?
Naruhito's father was Akihito[5]. Naruhito's mother was Empress Michiko[6].
Who was Naruhito married to?
Naruhito's spouses include Empress Masako[7].
What did Naruhito do for work?
Naruhito worked as a monarch[2] and aristocrat[3].
Where did Naruhito go to school?
Naruhito was educated at Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School[14], Gakushuin Primary School[15], and Gakushuin Kindergarten[16].
What awards did Naruhito receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary[18], Order of the Crown (Netherlands)[19], and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[20].