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Early Death of Zhenjin

Type Event Region China Time 1285

Zhenjin, crown prince of Yuan founder Kublai Khan, died of illness brought on by worry in 1285 at just over forty;…

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  1. 1285Dadu · North ChinaIn the 22nd year of Zhiyuan, a censor petitioned Kublai to abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Zhenjin; remnants of Ahmad's faction reported this and Kublai flew into a rage. Zhenjin, fearful and anxious, fell ill from worry and grew steadily weaker.
  2. 1285Dadu · North ChinaZhenjin died on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the 22th year of Zhiyuan. Kublai, filled with regret, generously provided for his descendants, and in the 30th year of Zhiyuan named Temür imperial grandson; after Chengzong ascended, Zhenjin was posthumously honored with the temple name Yuzong.

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