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Hongwu Emperor

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Also known as Emperor Taizu of Ming, Taizu of Ming, Emperor Hongwu

founding emperor of China's Ming dynasty; ruled 1368–1398

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The Hongwu Emperor, also known by the temple name Taizu, was a historical figure born on October 29, 1328, and died on June 24, 1398. His courtesy name was Guorui. He is associated with the posthumous names Kaitian Xingdao Zhaoji Liji Dasheng Zhishen Renwen Yi Wu Junde Chenggao Huangdi and Shengshen Wenwu Qinming Qiyun Junde Chenggong Tongtian Daxiao Gao Huangdi.

He is the subject of five works. His legacy is referenced by 828 other encyclopedia articles. He is categorized under the Commons category "Hongwu Emperor" and the gallery "Ming Taizu."

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Group
Country
NO
Active from
1991

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Zhu
Gender
male
Citizenship
Yuan dynasty
Place of birth
Fengyang County
Place of death
Nanjing
Occupation
sovereign
Position held
Emperor of China
Languages spoken
Chinese
Religion
Buddhism
Noble title
duke
Student of
Song Lian
Military rank
general
Image
Portrait assis de l'empereur Ming Taizu.jpg
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courtesy name
國瑞
place of burial
Ming Xiaoling
Commons category
Hongwu Emperor
date of birth
1328-10-29
date of death
1398-06-24
topic's main category
Category:Hongwu Emperor
Commons gallery
明太祖
described by source
History of Ming
ethnic group
Han Chinese people
era name
Hongwu era
birth name
Chongba
name in native language
洪武帝
temple name
太祖
posthumous name
聖神文武欽明啟運俊德成功統天大孝高皇帝
relative
Mu Ying
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Encyclopedic overview

HouseZhu DynastyMing FatherZhu Shizhen MotherLady Chen ReligionBuddhism Signature

Chinese name Chinese洪武帝

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