Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Japanese princess
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Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
About Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu
- Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu (????????, Nobuhito Shinnohi Kikuko), born Kikuko Tokugawa (?????, Tokugawa Kikuko, 26 December 1911 – 18 December 2004), known informally as Princess Kikuko, was a member of the Japanese Imperial Family.
- The Princess was the widow of Prince Takamatsu, the third son of Emperor Taisho and Empress Teimei.
- She was, therefore, a sister-in-law of Emperor Showa and an aunt of the previous emperor, Akihito.
- She was mainly known for philanthropic activities, particular her patronage of cancer research organizations.
- At the time of her death, Princess Takamatsu was the oldest member of the Imperial Family.
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