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Yang Tinghe

Type Figure Region China Time 1458–1527 Also known as Jiefu、Wenzhong

Yang Tinghe (1458–1527), style name Jiefu, sobriquet Wenzhong, from Xindu in Sichuan, was a leading minister under the Hongzhi, Zhengde and Jiajing e…

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  1. 1487–1517Beijing · BeijingHe passed the jinshi examination and entered office during the Hongzhi era, serving in the Hanlin Academy and Ministry of Personnel; in the Zhengde era his talent and judgment were valued at court, and he took part in policy decisions.
  2. 1521–1524Beijing · BeijingIn the sixteenth year of Zhengde the Shizong Emperor acceded; Yang Tinghe entered the Grand Secretariat as chief Grand Secretary, rectified Zhengde abuses, cut redundant officials, presided over the enthronement of the Jiajing Emperor, and wielded great power for a time.
  3. 1524–1527Xindu · SichuanIn the third year of Jiajing, over conflict with the emperor in the Great Rites Controversy, he memorialized to retire and return home; he died in Xindu in the sixth year of Jiajing at the age of seventy.

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