About Hidesaburō Shōda
Lived 1903 – 1999 (aged 95). Hidesaburō Shōda was a Japanese businessperson.
was a Japanese businessman. He served as the president and later honorary chairman of Nisshin Seifun Group, the country's largest flour milling company. He was the father of Empress Michiko, is the father in law of Emperor Akihito, and the maternal grandfather of Emperor Naruhito. He was the third son of , the founder of the Nisshin Seifun Group. The Shōda family is prominent in both industrial and academic circles.
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Who was Hidesaburō Shōda?
Japanese businessman
When was Hidesaburō Shōda born?
Hidesaburō Shōda was born on 21 September 1903 in Tatebayashi.
When did Hidesaburō Shōda die?
Hidesaburō Shōda died on 18 June 1999.
What was Hidesaburō Shōda's occupation?
Hidesaburō Shōda was a businessperson.
What nationality was Hidesaburō Shōda?
Hidesaburō Shōda was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hidesaburō Shōda. https://biography.guide/hidesaburo-shoda/
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