Jiajing Emperor


 
 

The Jiajing Emperor (September 16, 1507–January 23, 1567) was the 11th emperor of China (Ming dynasty) between 1521-1567. Born Zhu Houcong, he was the Zhengde Emperor's cousin.

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Jiaqing was never brought up to expect to succeed the throne but was rather the nephew of the Hongzhi Emperor. The sudden death of Emperor Zhengde in 1521 created a temporary vacancy for the throne and the 14 year old Jiaqing was ultimately chosen to become emperor and relocated from his father's fief to Beijing.


 

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Introduction
Early Years
Reign as Emperor
Taoist Pursuits
Legacy and Death
 
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