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Zhu Zhanji

Type Figure Region China Time 1399–1435 Also known as Imperial Grandson

Zhu Zhanji (1399–1435), eldest son of the Ming Ren Emperor Zhu Gaochi and imperial grandson of the Chengzu Emperor.…

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  1. 1399–1411Prince of Yan's residence, Beiping · BeijingBorn in the Prince of Yan's residence in Beiping, eldest son of Zhu Gaochi. In his youth he received instruction in classics, history, archery, and horsemanship from his grandfather Zhu Di, and was deeply favored by the Chengzu Emperor.
  2. 1411–1424Beijing · BeijingInvested as imperial grandson in the ninth year of Yongle (1411); his father Zhu Gaochi had already been made crown prince in the second year of Yongle. He resided in Beijing with the Chengzu Emperor, observing court audiences and studying state affairs; in 1414 he accompanied the Chengzu Emperor on the northern campaign against the Mongols. He was made crown prince in the first year of Hongxi.
  3. 1425–1435Beijing · BeijingAcceded in the first year of Hongxi and adopted the era name Xuande; personally campaigned to suppress the rebellion of Zhu Gaoxu, Prince of Han, cancelled the plan to move the capital to Nanjing, and reformed administration and finances. Known in history as the 'good governance of Ren and Xuande.' Died in the Forbidden City in 1435.

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