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Zhu Chenhao declares the Ming dynasty's Zhengde Emperor a usurper, beginning the Prince of Ning rebellion, and leads his army north in an attempt to capture Nanjing.
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Chinese prince (1476–1521)
Zhu Chenhao, art name Weitian, was a prince of the Ming dynasty, being a fifth-generation descendant of Zhu Quan, the seventeenth son of the founder and first emperor of the dynasty, the Hongwu Emperor. In 1499, he inherited the title of Prince of Ning and resided in Nanchang,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644
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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.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Prince of Ning rebellion
1519 rebellion in China
The Prince of Ning rebellion was a revolt led by Zhu Chenhao, Prince of Ning, against the reigning Zhengde Emperor. It took place in Nanchang, the capital of the southern Chinese province of Jiangxi, and lasted from 10 July to 20 August 1519. The rebellion was ultimately quelled…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Nanjing
Capital of Jiangsu, China
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