Hongzhi Emperor
Noble person
1470 – 1505
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Who was Hongzhi Emperor?
The Hongzhi Emperor was emperor of the Ming dynasty in China between 1487 and 1505. Born Zhu Youcheng, he was the son of the Chenghua Emperor and his reign as emperor of China is called the Hongzhi Silver Age. His era name means "Great government." A peace-loving emperor, Hongzhi also had only one empress and no concubines, granting him the distinction of being the sole perpetually-monogamous emperor in Chinese history. He was an emperor during the mid-Ming times.
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- Born
- Jul 30, 1470
- Also known as
- Zhu Youtang
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- Spouses
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- Died
- Jun 8, 1505
- Resting place
- Ming Dynasty Tombs
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on July 23, 2013
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