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.
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
The Foundation of the State Crisis, which took place between 1586 and 1614, was a conflict between the Wanli Emperor, the 14th emperor of China's Ming dynasty, and a large group of bureaucrats. The di
Wanli Emperor
…causing him to become increasingly isolated. In the 1580s and 1590s, he attempted to promote his third son, Zhu Changxun, as heir to the throne, but many officials supported his eldest son, Zhu Changluo. This led to ongoing conflicts between the Emperor and his ministers for over fifteen years. Eventually, the Emperor appointed Zhu Changluo…
Portrait of the Wanli Emperor
Portrait of Zhu Changluo as the Taichang Emperor. Although he was the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor, his father delayed appointing him as the heir to the throne for many years.