Puyi
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Puyi was the last emperor of China, having reigned as the Xuantong Emperor of the Qing dynasty and later as the Kangde Emperor of Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state during World War II. After the war,
Puyi during the Manchukuo period
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Puyi in 1908
Prince Chun with his two sons, Puyi (standing) and Pujie
Guangxu Emperor
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The Guangxu Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Dezong of Qing, personal name Zaitian, was the tenth and penultimate emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over Chi
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…Party granted him amnesty and presented him as a model of successful reeducation. In 1908, chosen by Empress Dowager Cixi to succeed the childless Guangxu Emperor, Puyi ascended the throne at age two with his father Prince Chun as regent. Following the Xinhai Revolution, Empress Dowager Longyu signed the abdication…
19th century state portrait, by anonymous painter, currently in the collection of the Palace Museum
Guangxu in Imperial clothing
A Japanese print showing key leaders during the war, including Emperor Guangxu (left of center)
Portrait of Emperor Guangxu