Zhengde, Chinese emperor (born 1491)

Zhengde Emperor

Emperor of China from 1505 to 1521

The Zhengde Emperor, 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.