Prince Chichibu (Chichibu-no-miya Yasuhito Shinnō) (25 June 1902 – 4 January 1953), also known as Prince Yasuhito, was the second son ofEmperor Taishō and a younger brother of theEmperor Shōwa.
As a member of theImperial House of Japan, he was the patron of various sporting, medical, and international exchange organizations. As an English-speaking prince he played a significant role in post-World War 2Japan's reconstruction. However, he died tragically early due toTuberculosis.
The Prince was married to thePrincess Chichibu.
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