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Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims himself the Hongwu Emperor, beginning the Ming dynasty.

Historical image related to Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims himself the Hongwu Emperor, beginning the Ming dynasty. from January 23, 1368

Hongwu Emperor

Emperor of China from 1368 to 1398

The Hongwu Emperor, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Ming, personal name Zhu Yuanzhang, courtesy name Guorui, was the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1368 to 1398.
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Ming dynasty

Imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

The Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by the Han people, the majority ethnic group in China.…
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January 23

Day of the year

January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 342 days remain until the end of the year.
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