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
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
The Wanli Emperor, the father and predecessor of the Taichang Emperor
Portrait of the Taichang Emperor
Lady Guo, the Taichang Emperor's first wife
Wanli Emperor
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The Wanli Emperor, personal name Zhu Yijun, was the 14th emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1572 to 1620. He succeeded his father, the Longqing Emperor.
Taichang Emperor
…Emperor (28 August 1582 – 26 September 1620), 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 came to an abrupt end less than one month after his enthronement when he was found dead one…
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Portrait of Zhang Juzheng
The Wanli Emperor during a regular audience, 1577
The Wanli Emperor during a ceremony held at the Hall of Literary Brilliance, where he received imperial lectures, 1583