Zhengde Emperor


 
 

The Zhengde Emperor (October 26, 1491–April 20, 1521) was emperor of China (Ming dynasty) between 1505-1521. Born Zhu Houzhao, he was the Hongzhi Emperor's eldest son.

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Zhengde was created crown prince at a very early age and because his father did not take up any other concubines, Zhengde did not have to contend with other princes for the throne. (His younger brother died in infancy.) Zhengde was thoroughly educated in Confucian studies like his father was and he excelled in his studies. Many of Emperor Hongzhi's minister surmised that Zhengde would yet turned out to be a benevolent and brilliant emperor.


 

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Introduction
Early Years
Reign as Emperor
Legacy
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