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Yongle Emperor

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Yongle Emperor

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Also known as Yung-lo Emperor, Wen Di, Cheng Zu, Chengzu, Yancheng, Emperor Chengzu of Ming, Emperor of China Yongli, Yonglo Emperor

emperor of Ming dynasty China from 1402 to 1424

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The Yongle Emperor was the ruler of Ming dynasty China from 1402 to 1424, a period during which he oversaw major developments in Chinese government and culture. He is an important historical figure because his reign marked a significant era in Chinese imperial history, though specific details about his particular accomplishments and legacy would require additional sources.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Zhu
Gender
male
Citizenship
Yuan dynasty
Place of birth
Nanjing
Place of death
Inner Mongolia
Occupation
alchemist
Position held
Emperor of China
Religion
Confucianism
Followed by
Hongxi Emperor
Military rank
admiral
Image
Portrait assis de l'empereur Ming Chengzu.jpg
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Commons category
Yongle Emperor
date of birth
1360-05-02
date of death
1424-08-05
cause of death
stroke
described by source
History of Ming
topic's main category
Category:Yongle Emperor
manner of death
natural causes
place of burial
Ming tombs
Commons gallery
明成祖
era name
Yongle
courtesy name
彥誠
temple name
太宗
posthumous name
體天弘道高明廣運聖武神功純仁至孝文皇帝
name in native language
朱棣
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Encyclopedic overview

HouseZhu DynastyMing FatherHongwu Emperor MotherEmpress Ma (disputed)

Chinese name Traditional Chinese永樂帝 Simplified Chinese永乐帝

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