Hongxi Emperor
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The Hongxi Emperor, personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1424 to 1425. He was the eldest son of the Yongle Emperor and ascended the throne after
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Portrait of the Hongxi Emperor in daily dress
Empress Zhang (Hongxi)
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Empress Chengxiaozhao, of the Zhang clan, was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the fourth Ming ruler, the Hongxi Emperor. He only ruled for one year, so she then served as Emp
Hongxi Emperor
…through collective deliberation, leading to the cancellation of the Yongle Emperor's unpopular policies. On 29 October, the Emperor appointed his wife, Lady Zhang, as empress. Three days later, he designated his eldest son, Zhu Zhanji, as heir to the throne and granted princely titles to his other sons. He also…
诚孝昭皇后张氏（明仁宗）