Tianqi Emperor
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| Tianqi Emperor | |
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| Birth and death: | Dec. 23, 1605–Sept. 30, 1627 |
| Family name: | Zhu (朱) |
| Given name: | Youjiao (由校) |
| Dates of reign: | Oct. 1, 1620–Sept. 30, 1627 |
| Era name: | Tianqi (天啓) |
| Era dates: | Jan. 22, 1621–Feb. 4, 1628 |
| Temple name: | Xizong (熹宗) |
| Posthumous name: (short) | Emperor Zhe (悊皇帝) |
| Posthumous name: <center>(full) | Emperor Datian Chandao Dunxiao Duyou Zhangwen Xiangwu Jingmu Zhuangqin Zhe 達天闡道敦孝篤友章文襄武靖穆 莊勤悊皇帝 |
| General note: Dates given here are in the Gregorian calendar. They are not in the Julian calendar that was in use in England until 1752. | |
The Tianqi Emperor (1605-1627) was Emperor of China (Ming dynasty) from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youjiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son.
Zhu Youxiao became emperor as an adolescent and did not give much attention to affairs of state, giving the actual power to the eunuch Wei Zhongxian and Madam Ke. Zhu Youxiao was illiterate and devoted his time to carpentry. Living conditions worsened during his reign and Tianqi faced several popular uprisings.
| Preceded by: Taichang Emperor | Emperor of China (Ming Dynasty 1620–1627 | Succeeded by: Chongzhen Emperor |
Categories: China-related stubs | 1605 births | 1627 deaths | Ming Dynasty emperors