Consorts and Issue:
Yongle Emperor (1360–1424) | |||||||||||||||||||
Hongxi Emperor (1378–1425) | |||||||||||||||||||
Empress Renxiaowen (1362–1407) | |||||||||||||||||||
Xuande Emperor (1399–1435) | |||||||||||||||||||
Zhang Qi | |||||||||||||||||||
Empress Chengxiaozhao (1379–1442) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Tong | |||||||||||||||||||
Emperor Yingzong of Ming (1427–1464) | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun Shiying | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun Zhong (1368–1452) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Ding | |||||||||||||||||||
Empress Xiaogongzhang (1399–1462) | |||||||||||||||||||
Dong Yangong | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Dong | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Qi | |||||||||||||||||||
Chenghua Emperor (1447–1487) | |||||||||||||||||||
Zhou Deqing | |||||||||||||||||||
Zhou Fushan | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Du | |||||||||||||||||||
Zhou Neng | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Guo | |||||||||||||||||||
Empress Xiaosu (1430–1504) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lady Zhen | |||||||||||||||||||
The Hongxi Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Renzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1424 to 1425. He was the eldest son of the Yongle Emperor and Empress Renxiaowen and the maternal grandson of Xu Da, Prince of Zhongshan. He ascended the throne after the death of his father, but his reign lasted less than a year.
The Hongzhi Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Xiaozong of Ming, personal name Zhu Youcheng, was the tenth emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1487 to 1505. He succeeded his father, the Chenghua Emperor. The Hongzhi Emperor was a wise and peaceful ruler.
The Longqing Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Muzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Zaiji, art name Shunzhai, was the 13th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1567 to 1572. He was initially known as the Prince of Yu (裕王) from 1539 to 1567 before he became the emperor. He succeeded his father, the Jiajing Emperor.
The Taichang Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Guangzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Changluo, was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty. He was the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. However, his reign came to an abrupt end less than one month after his enthronement when he was found dead one morning in the palace following a bout of diarrhea. He was succeeded by his son, Zhu Youjiao, who was enthroned as the Tianqi Emperor. His reign was the shortest in Ming history.
The Tianqi Emperor, personal name Zhu Youjiao, was the 16th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1620 to 1627. He was the eldest son of the Taichang Emperor and a elder brother of the Chongzhen Emperor, who succeeded him. "Tianqi", the era name of his reign, means "heavenly opening".
The Chongzhen Emperor, personal name Zhu Youjian, courtesy name Deyue (德約), was the 17th and last emperor of the Ming dynasty. He reigned from 1627 to 1644. "Chongzhen", the era name of his reign, means "honorable and auspicious."
Emperor Yingzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Qizhen, was the sixth and eighth emperor of the Ming dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor from 1435 to 1449, and as the Tianshun Emperor from 1457 until his death in 1464.
The Jingtai Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Daizong of Ming and by his posthumous name as the Emperor Jing of Ming, personal name Zhu Qiyu, was the seventh emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1449 to 1457. He succeeded his elder brother, Emperor Yingzong, who had been captured by the Mongols. He was overthrown in a palace coup led by Emperor Yingzong in February 1457, and died a month later.
Zhu Shuang was an imperial prince of the Chinese Ming dynasty. He was the second son of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming. In May 1370, the Hongwu Emperor granted the title of Prince of Qin to him, with a princely fiefdom in Xi'an. As he was the imperial second eldest son, he took the office of director of the Imperial Clan Court.
Empress Chengxiaozhao, of the Zhang clan, was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the fourth Ming ruler, the Hongxi Emperor. He only ruled for one year, so she then served as Empress dowager after the accession of her son the Xuande Emperor. She later served as the Regent of China during the minority of the reign of her grandson, Emperor Yingzong of Ming, from 1435 until 1442.
Deposed Empress Wu was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to Zhu Jianshen, the Chenghua Emperor.
Empress Xiaozhenchun, of the Wang clan, was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the Chenghua Emperor.
Consort Li may refer to:
Imperial Noble Consort Wan (1428-1487), born Wan Zhen'er, was an imperial consort during the Ming dynasty. She is sometimes known as Consort Wan or Lady Wan and was the favorite consort of the Chenghua Emperor. She was approximately fifteen to seventeen years older than the emperor.
Empress Xiaosu, of the Zhou clan, was the concubine of Emperor Yingzong of Ming and the mother of the Chenghua Emperor.
Consort Chen, of the Wan clan, was the favorite consort of Emperor Yingzong of Ming.
Empress Xiaohui, of the Shao clan, was a consort of the Chenghua Emperor.
Zhu Mengwan, the 2nd Prince of Chu (楚王), was an imperial prince of the Ming dynasty. He was the third son of Zhu Zhen, Prince Zhao, and inherited the title of Prince of Chu in 1424. He died in 1439, and one year later his son, Zhu Jini, inherited.
Consort Zhuangyide was an imperial consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the Chenghua Emperor.
The change of heirs apparent of 1452 was a significant political event in the Ming dynasty during the Jingtai Emperor's reign. After taking over the throne from the captured Emperor Yingzong during the Tumu Crisis, the Jingtai Emperor sought to depose the crown prince Zhu Jianshen, son of Emperor Yingzong, and appoint his own son as the new crown prince. With the help of officials like Yu Qian, the Jingtai Emperor successfully defended Beijing and brought back the retired Emperor Yingzong, placing him under house arrest in the Southern Palace to prevent his return to power. Additionally, the Jingtai Emperor also had the idea of making his own son the crown prince. To carry out this plan, he resorted to various tactics, including bribery and forceful intimidation. This act of the emperor bribing officials to replace the crown prince was considered a rare occurrence in Chinese history.
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