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Zhu Qiyu

Type Figure Region China Time 1428–1457 Also known as Emperor Daizong of Ming、Jingtai Emperor、Prince of Cheng

Seventh emperor of the Ming dynasty, era name Jingtai. Younger brother of the Zhengtong Emperor Zhu Qizhen;…

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  1. 1428–1449capital · Northern ZhiliBorn in the third year of Xuande, second son of the Xuande Emperor. Enfeoffed as Prince of Cheng; after his elder brother Qizhen ascended the throne he resided in the capital and did not take up his fief.
  2. 1449capital · Northern ZhiliAfter the Tumu Crisis the Zhengtong Emperor was captured, and the Prince of Cheng was ordered by the empress dowager to serve as regent. With Oirat forces at the gates, Qiyu supported Yu Qian in firmly defending the capital, stabilizing the court.
  3. 1450–1457capital · Northern ZhiliAscended the throne in the first year of Jingtai, era name Jingtai. Relied heavily on Yu Qian as Minister of War and strengthened frontier defenses. Honored his brother Qizhen as retired emperor, confined him in the Southern Palace, deposed Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen as Prince of Yi, and made his own son Zhu Jianji crown prince.

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