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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Japan |
 | | On 10 May, 1900, he married Sadako, fourth daughter of Duke Kujo, by whom he has three sons. |
 | | There are fourteen branches of the imperial family: Fushimi, Arisugawa, Jan-in, Higashi-Fushimi, Kwacho, Yamashina, Kaya, Kuni, Nashimoto, Kita-Shirakawa, Komatsu, Takeda, Asaka, Higashi-Kuni. |
 | | The first four families have the title of Shinno (princes of the blood), and constitute the four branches from whom must be chosen the heir to the throne, if the emperor die without issue. |
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