Sumi Ashida
| Name | Sumi Ashida |
| Title | 1895 - |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | 1895-00-00 |
| nationality | Japan |
| Source | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108777478 |
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| LastUpdate | 2025-11-17T06:46:13.669Z |
Introduction
Sumie Ashida (January 1, 1895 – December 15, 1981) was a Japanese politician and the wife of Prime Minister Hitoshi Ashida. She was the spouse of Hitoshi Ashida.
Birth and Family Background
She was born in 1895 (Meiji 28) as the second daughter of Hasegami Tsugi, a merchant engaged in imported textiles. Details about her exact place of birth and her parents are not recorded.
Marriage and Family
Sumie Ashida was courted by Hitoshi Ashida, who was a student at the time, and married him in 1918 (Taisho 7). At that time, Hitoshi Ashida had just returned from Russia. The couple had four children: two sons and two daughters.
Political Activities and Public Role
Hitoshi Ashida served as Prime Minister of Japan from March 10, 1948, to October 15, 1948, a period of about seven months. During this time, Sumie Ashida appeared in public as the Prime Minister's wife.
Death
Sumie Ashida passed away on December 15, 1981, due to acute heart failure at her home in Yoyogi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
This information is based on publicly available sources.
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