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Zhengde Emperor

1491 - 1521

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The Zhengde Emperor (26 October 1491 – 20 April 1521), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Wuzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Houzhao, was the 11th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1505 to 1521. He succeeded his father, the Hongzhi Emperor. The Zhengde Emperor was the eldest and only surviving son of the Hongzhi Emperor. As the crown prince, he received a Confucian education and was known for his intelligence during his studies. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Zhengde Emperor is the 2,404th most popular politician (down from 1,906th in 2019), the 148th most popular biography from China and the 91st most popular Chinese Politician.

The Zhengde Emperor was most famous for his extravagant and debauched lifestyle. He was also known for his interest in Taoism and Buddhism.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Zhengde Emperor ranks 2,404 out of 19,576. Before him are Theuderic III, Harald Gille, Burebista, William II of Sicily, Mohammad Khatami, and Władysław Gomułka. After him are Laura Bush, Eleanor of Navarre, Abulfaz Elchibey, Andrew I of Hungary, Stephen Tomašević of Bosnia, and Dom Pérignon.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1491, Zhengde Emperor ranks 5. Before him are Henry VIII of England, Ignatius of Loyola, Jacques Cartier, and Lapu-Lapu. After him are Martin Bucer, Francesco Melzi, Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon, Francisco de Sá de Miranda, Nicolò da Ponte, and Teofilo Folengo. Among people deceased in 1521, Zhengde Emperor ranks 7. Before him are Ferdinand Magellan, Pope Leo X, Manuel I of Portugal, Josquin des Prez, Juan Ponce de León, and Sebastian Brant. After him are Christina of Saxony, Raffaele Riario, Leonardo Loredan, Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon, Jorge Álvares, and Francisco Serrão.

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In China

Among people born in China, Zhengde Emperor ranks 148 out of 1,610. Before him are Ei-ichi Negishi (1935), Emperor Guangwu of Han (-5), Wu Sangui (1612), Emperor Ruizong of Tang (662), Edmond H. Fischer (1920), and Bai Qi (-250). After him are Empress Lü (-241), Emperor Huizong of Song (1082), Huineng (638), Jiang Ziya (-1090), Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (656), and Chenghua Emperor (1447).

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Among POLITICIANS In China

Among politicians born in China, Zhengde Emperor ranks 91. Before him are Dorgon (1612), Hong Xiuquan (1814), 1st Dalai Lama (1391), Ziying (-300), Emperor Guangwu of Han (-5), and Emperor Ruizong of Tang (662). After him are Empress Lü (-241), Emperor Huizong of Song (1082), Jiang Ziya (-1090), Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (656), Chenghua Emperor (1447), and Zhu De (1886).

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