Guangxu Emperor

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The Guangxu Emperor (August 14, 1871–November 14, 1908), born Zaitian(載湉), was the tenth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China, his reign lasting from 1875 to 1908, but in practice ruling from 1890 to 1898. He initiated the Hundred Days' Reform but was abruptly stopped when Empress Dowager Cixi launched a coup in 1898. His reign name means "The Glorious Succession".

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August 14 - 1871 - November 14 - 1908 - Emperor - Manchu - Qing dynasty - China - 1875 - 1890 - 1898 - Hundred Days' Reform - Empress Dowager Cixi - Reign name

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