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Jiajing Emperor
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The Jiajing Emperor, personal name Zhu Houcong, was the 12th emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1521 to 1567. He succeeded his cousin, the Zhengde Emperor.
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
A porcelain vase with glazed fish designs, from the Jiajing era. Guimet Museum, Paris
A porcelain vase with glazed fish designs, from the Jiajing era. Guimet Museum, Paris
The Xian Mausoleum, where the Jiajing Emperor's parents are buried, Zhongxiang, Hubei
The Xian Mausoleum, where the Jiajing Emperor's parents are buried, Zhongxiang, Hubei
Temple of Heaven in Beijing
Temple of Heaven in Beijing
Zhu Youyuan
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Zhu Youyuan was a prince of the Ming dynasty of China. He was the fourth son of the Chenghua Emperor and the father of the Jiajing Emperor.
Jiajing Emperor
…way to Wang Yangming's more individualistic beliefs. Zhu Houcong, the future Jiajing Emperor, was born on 16 September 1507. He was the eldest son of Zhu Youyuan, who was Prince of Xing from 1487. Zhu Youyuan was the fourth son of the Chenghua Emperor, who ruled China's Ming dynasty from 1464 to 1487. His mother…
A hanging scroll portrait of Zhu Youyuan, painted after his posthumous elevation to emperor, as reflected in his imperial robes. National Palace Museu
A hanging scroll portrait of Zhu Youyuan, painted after his posthumous elevation to emperor, as reflected in his imperial robes. National Palace Museum, Taipei.