Zhengtong Emperor

emperor of the Ming Dynasty
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Zhengtong Emperor
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Zhengtong Emperor

Summary

Zhengtong Emperor is a human[1]. Born in Beijing[2], he… he was born on November 29, 1427[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on February 23, 1464[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,780 views/month, #6,744 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Beijing[2], Zhengtong Emperor…
  • Zhengtong Emperor passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Zhengtong Emperor was born on November 29, 1427[3].
  • Zhengtong Emperor died on February 23, 1464[5].
  • Zhengtong Emperor is buried at Ming tombs[8].
  • Burial took place at Yuling Mausoleum (Ming dynasty)[9].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's father was Xuande Emperor[10].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's mother was Empress Xiaogongzhang[11].
  • Zhengtong Emperor was married to Empress Xiaozhuangrui[12].
  • Among Zhengtong Emperor's spouses was Empress Xiaosu[13].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Chenghua Emperor[14].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Zhu Jianchun[15].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Princess Chongqing[16].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Princess Chun'an[17].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Princess Guangde[18].
  • A child of Zhengtong Emperor was Princess Jiashan[19].
  • Zhengtong Emperor held citizenship in Ming dynasty[20].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's professions included ruler[6].
  • Zhengtong Emperor held the position of Emperor of China[21].
  • Zhengtong Emperor held the position of Emperor of China[22].
  • Zhengtong Emperor is recorded as male[23].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's family is recorded as House of Zhu[25].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's ancestral home is recorded as Daxing County[26].
  • Zhengtong Emperor's Commons category is recorded as Zhengtong Emperor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Zhengtong Emperor's place of birth was Beijing[2]. He was born on November 29, 1427[3]. His father was Xuande Emperor[10]. His mother was Empress Xiaogongzhang[11].

Career and Affiliations

Zhengtong Emperor worked as a ruler[6]. Positions held include Emperor of China[21], a historical position[28], in Chinese Empire[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Xiaozhuangrui[12], 1426–1468[30], of China[31] and Empress Xiaosu[13], 1430–1504[32]. Children include Chenghua Emperor[14], a painter[33], 1447–1487[34], of Ming dynasty[35]; Zhu Jianchun[15], an aristocrat[36], 1450–1453[37], of Ming dynasty[38]; Princess Chongqing[16], b. 1446[39]; Princess Chun'an[17]; Princess Guangde[18], b. 1454[40]; and Princess Jiashan[19].

Death and Burial

Zhengtong Emperor died on February 23, 1464[5]. He died in Beijing[4]. Recorded place of burial include Ming tombs[8] and Yuling Mausoleum (Ming dynasty)[9].

Why It Matters

Zhengtong Emperor ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,780 views/month, #6,744 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Zhengtong Emperor born?

Zhengtong Emperor's place of birth was Beijing[2].

Where did Zhengtong Emperor die?

Zhengtong Emperor died in Beijing[4].

Who were Zhengtong Emperor's parents?

Zhengtong Emperor's father was Xuande Emperor[10]. Zhengtong Emperor's mother was Empress Xiaogongzhang[11].

Who was Zhengtong Emperor married to?

Zhengtong Emperor's spouses include Empress Xiaozhuangrui[12] and Empress Xiaosu[13].

What did Zhengtong Emperor do for work?

Zhengtong Emperor worked as ruler[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  9. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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