Shigeko Higashikuni

Noble person

1925 – 1961

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Who was Shigeko Higashikuni?

Shigeko Higashikuni, formerly Princess Teru, was the wife of Prince Morihiro Higashikuni and eldest daughter of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun. As such, she was the elder sister to the present Emperor of Japan, Emperor Akihito.

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Born
Dec 6, 1925
Akasaka Palace
Also known as
  • 東久邇成子
  • Higashikuni Shigeko
  • Shigeko
  • Princess Teru
  • Princess Shigeko
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Religion
  • Shinto
Nationality
  • Japan
Died
Jul 23, 1961
Tokyo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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