Taichang Emperor

15th Emperor of the Ming dynasty
Person human Q10065
Taichang Emperor
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Taichang Emperor

Summary

Taichang Emperor is a human[1]. Born in Beijing[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1582[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on September 26, 1620[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Taichang Emperor was born in Beijing[2].
  • Taichang Emperor died in Beijing[4].
  • Taichang Emperor was born on August 28, 1582[3].
  • Taichang Emperor died on September 26, 1620[5].
  • Burial took place at Qingling Mausoleum (Ming dynasty)[8].
  • Taichang Emperor's father was Wanli Emperor[9].
  • Taichang Emperor's mother was Empress Dowager Xiaojing[10].
  • Among Taichang Emperor's spouses was Hyo Motosada[11].
  • Among Taichang Emperor's spouses was Empress Dowager Xiaohe[12].
  • Among Taichang Emperor's spouses was Empress Dowager Xiaochun[13].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Chongzhen Emperor[14].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Tianqi Emperor[15].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Zhu Youxu[16].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Zhu You[17].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Zhu Youji, Prince Qisi[18].
  • A child of Taichang Emperor was Zhu Youmo, Prince Huaihui[19].
  • Taichang Emperor held citizenship in Ming dynasty[20].
  • Taichang Emperor's professions included ruler[6].
  • Taichang Emperor held the position of Emperor of China[21].
  • Taichang Emperor held the position of crown prince[22].
  • Taichang Emperor is recorded as male[23].
  • Taichang Emperor's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Taichang Emperor's family is recorded as House of Zhu[25].
  • Taichang Emperor's ancestral home is recorded as Daxing County[26].
  • Taichang Emperor's Commons category is recorded as Taichang Emperor[27].

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Origins and Family

Taichang Emperor was born in Beijing[2]. He was born on August 28, 1582[3]. His father was Wanli Emperor[9]. His mother was Empress Dowager Xiaojing[10].

Career and Affiliations

Taichang Emperor worked as a ruler[6]. Positions held include Emperor of China[21], a historical position[28], in Chinese Empire[29] and crown prince[22], a noble title[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hyo Motosada[11], 1580–1614[31]; Empress Dowager Xiaohe[12], 1582–1619[32]; and Empress Dowager Xiaochun[13], 1593–1614[33]. Children include Chongzhen Emperor[14], a monarch[34], 1611–1644[35], of Ming dynasty[36]; Tianqi Emperor[15], a monarch[37], 1605–1627[38], of Ming dynasty[39]; Zhu Youxu[16]; Zhu You[17], b. 1607[40]; Zhu Youji, Prince Qisi[18], an aristocrat[41], 1609–1616[42]; and Zhu Youmo, Prince Huaihui[19], b. 1610[43].

Death and Burial

Taichang Emperor died on September 26, 1620[5]. He died in Beijing[4]. The cause of death was poison[44]. Burial took place at Qingling Mausoleum (Ming dynasty)[8].

Why It Matters

Taichang Emperor ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Taichang Emperor born?

Born in Beijing[2], Taichang Emperor…

Where did Taichang Emperor die?

Taichang Emperor died in Beijing[4].

Who were Taichang Emperor's parents?

Taichang Emperor's father was Wanli Emperor[9]. Taichang Emperor's mother was Empress Dowager Xiaojing[10].

Who was Taichang Emperor married to?

Taichang Emperor's spouses include Hyo Motosada[11], Empress Dowager Xiaohe[12], and Empress Dowager Xiaochun[13].

What did Taichang Emperor do for work?

Taichang Emperor worked as ruler[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [20] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [44] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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