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Kikuko | |
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Princess Takamatsu | |
Born | Kikuko Tokugawa (徳川喜久子) 26 December 1911 Tokyo City, Japan |
Died | 18 December 2004 St. Luke's International Hospital, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan | (aged 92)
Burial | 27 December 2004 Toshimagaoka Imperial Cemetery, Bunkyo, Tokyo |
Spouse | |
House | Tokugawa clan (by birth) Imperial House of Japan (by marriage) |
Father | Yoshihisa Tokugawa |
Mother | Princess Mieko of Arisugawa |
Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu (宣仁親王妃喜久子, Nobuhito Shinnōhi Kikuko), born Tokugawa Kikuko (徳川喜久子, 26 December 1911 – 18 December 2004), was a member of the Japanese imperial family. The Princess was married to Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu, the third son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. She was, therefore, a sister-in-law of Emperor Shōwa and an aunt by marriage of the following emperor, currently the Emperor Emeritus. She was mainly known for philanthropic activities, particularly her patronage of cancer research organizations. At the time of her death, Princess Takamatsu was the oldest member of the Imperial Family.