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Emperor Chenghua, 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen, Zhū Jiànshēn. Posthumous Name: Chundi, Chúndì. Temple Name: Xianzong, Xiànzōng. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai, Ming Chénghuà.<br/><br/> The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign, governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs, notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however, they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.
Empress Empress Xiaozhenchun, consort of the 9th Ming Emperor Chenghua (r. 1464-1487).
Zhu Youyuan (22 July 1476 – 13 July 1519), was the fourth son of the Chenghua Emperor (Zhu Jianshen, 1447 - 1487), the 9th emperor of the Ming Dynasty.<br/><br/> He was also known as Prince Xian of Xing and his fief was near today's Zhongxiang, in Hubei Province. He and his wife were posthumously honored by his son after he became the Jiajing Emperor in 1521.
Emperor Chenghua, 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen, Zhū Jiànshēn. Posthumous Name: Chundi, Chúndì. Temple Name: Xianzong, Xiànzōng. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai, Ming Chénghuà.<br/><br/> The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign, governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs, notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however, they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.
Emperor Chenghua, 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen, Zhū Jiànshēn. Posthumous Name: Chundi, Chúndì. Temple Name: Xianzong, Xiànzōng. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai, Ming Chénghuà.<br/><br/> The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign, governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs, notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however, they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.
Emperor Chenghua, 9th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1464-1487). Personal Name: Zhu Jianshen, Zhū Jiànshēn. Posthumous Name: Chundi, Chúndì. Temple Name: Xianzong, Xiànzōng. Reign Name: Ming Chenghuai, Ming Chénghuà.<br/><br/> The Chenghua Emperor was 9th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means 'Accomplished Change'. Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 16. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carried out new government policies to reduce tax and strengthen the dynasty. However these did not last and by the closing years of his reign, governmental affairs once again fell into the hands of eunuchs, notably Wang Zhi. Peasant uprisings occurred throughout the country; however, they were violently suppressed. Chenghua's reign was also more autocratic than his predecessors' and freedom was sharply curtailed.