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Zhu Gaoxu

Type Figure Region China Time 1380–1426 Also known as 汉王、Prince of Han

Zhu Gaoxu (1380–1426), second son of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, enfeoffed as Prince of Han and repeatedly distinguished himself in the Jingnan Campaign;…

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  1. 1404–1410Beijing · Beijing CityEnfeoffed as Prince of Han in the second year of Yongle, took up residence in Beijing and participated in northern defense; he rendered meritorious service saving the emperor during Jingnan, considered his achievements great and dissatisfied that his elder brother Zhu Gaochi was heir.
  2. 1411–1419Le'an · Binzhou CityIn the fifteenth year of Yongle (1417) his fief was moved to Le'an, but he still plotted for the prince's position, repeatedly committing breaches of etiquette and provoking the Crown Prince at court audiences; though Chengzu warned him and reduced his guards, Zhu Gaoxu continued to harbor treasonous plans.
  3. 1420Le'an · Binzhou CityIn the eighth month of the first year of Xuande (1426) he raised troops in rebellion at Le'an, proclaiming he would 'clear the emperor's side'; the court sent Marquis of Yangwu Xue Lu and others to campaign against him, and Zhu Gaoxu surrendered without battle, was reduced to commoner status, and confined in Beijing.

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