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Zhu Bai

Type Figure Region China Time 1371–1399 Also known as Prince of Xiang

Zhu Bai was the twelfth son of Ming founder Zhu Yuanzhang, enfeoffed as Prince of Xiang in Hongwu 3 and stationed at Changsha;…

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  1. 1370–1380Changsha · ChangshaEnfeoffed as Prince of Xiang in the third year of Hongwu, he took up his fief at Changsha, establishing the Prince of Xiang's establishment and initially administering Hunan's princely affairs; he was fierce in temperament and fond of martial pursuits.
  2. 1381–1390Changsha · ChangshaDuring this period he governed from Changsha, supervising troop training and rectifying local affairs, becoming one of the important inner princes through which the early Ming controlled Huguang; his fierce temperament became increasingly well known.

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