Zhang Juzheng
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Zhang Juzheng was a Chinese scholar-official of the Ming dynasty who served as grand secretary during the reigns of the Longqing and Wanli emperors. In 1547, he passed the highest level of official ex
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Zhang's former residence in Jingzhou
Longqing Emperor
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The Longqing Emperor, personal name Zhu Zaiji, was the 13th emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1567 to 1572. He was initially known as the Prince of Yu from 1539 to 1567 before he bec
Zhang Juzheng
…Zhang Juzheng (26 May 1525 – 9 July 1582) was a Chinese scholar-official of the Ming dynasty who served as grand secretary during the reigns of the Longqing and Wanli emperors. In 1547, he passed the highest level of official examinations and was granted the rank of jinshi. He then served at the Hanlin…
Palace portrait on a hanging scroll
Portrait of the Longqing Emperor
Porcelain box from the Longqing era. Musée Cernuschi