Hidesaburō Shōda

Hidesaburō Shōda (正田 英三郎, Shōda Hidesaburō, 21 September 1903 — 18 June 1999) 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 and the maternal grandfather of Emperor Naruhito. He was the third son of Teiichiro Shōda, the founder of the Nisshin Seifun Group. The Shōda family is prominent in both industrial and academic circles.

In this Japanese name, the surname is Shōda.
Hidesaburō Shōda
President of Nisshin Seifun Group
In office
1945–1973
Preceded byYuizo Hoshino
Succeeded byYoshio Ishii
Chairman of Nisshin Seifun Group
In office
11 May 1973 – June 1981
Preceded byTeiichiro Shōda
Succeeded by Takashi Saeki
Personal details
Born(1903-09-21)21 September 1903
Tatebayashi Town, Ōra District, Japan
Died18 June 1999(1999-06-18) (aged 95)
SpouseFumiko Shōda
ChildrenIwao Shōda
Michiko, Empress Emerita of Japan
Emiko Shōda
Osamu Shōda
Parents
  • Teiichiro Shōda (father)
  • Kinu Shōda (mother)
Alma materTokyo University of Commerce
OccupationBusinessman
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