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Accession of Emperor Xuanzong of Jin

Type Event Region North China Time 1213

In September 1213 (first year of Zhenyou), after Heshilie Hushahu killed Emperor Shao of Jin, he sent envoys to Zhangde Prefecture to bring Shizong's…

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  1. 1213Zhangde Prefecture · HenanChancellor Tutan Yi and others urged Hushahu to enthroned the Prince of Sheng, Wanyan Xun, as Shizong's eldest grandson and rightful heir. Hushahu sent Tuketan Ming and others to Zhangde to fetch the prince, who set out from Zhangde for Zhongdu.
  2. 1213Jin Zhongdu · BeijingWanyan Xun arrived at Zhongdu and ascended the throne as Emperor Xuanzong of Jin, changing the era name to Zhenyou, and enfeoffing Hushahu as Prince of Ze, Grand Preceptor, President of the Department of State Affairs and Commander-in-Chief. In the intercalary ninth month Xuanzong restored his original name Xun; court politics remained controlled by powerful ministers.

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