Taichang Emperor
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The Taichang Emperor, personal name Zhu Changluo, was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty of China. He was the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. His reign c
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The Wanli Emperor, the father and predecessor of the Taichang Emperor
Portrait of the Taichang Emperor
Lady Guo, the Taichang Emperor's first wife
Tianqi Emperor
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The Tianqi Emperor, personal name Zhu Youjiao, was the 16th and penultimate emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1620 to 1627. He succeeded his father, the Taichang Emperor.
Taichang Emperor
…However, just a few days after his coronation, he fell ill and died on 26 September, despite attempts at treatment. The Taichang Emperor's eldest son, Zhu Youjiao, was then enthroned as the Tianqi Emperor. The death of the relatively young emperor sparked suspicion, speculation, and recrimination among different…
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Portrait of Xizong, Emperor Zhe in The Palace Museum