Encyclopedia - Zhengtong Emperor: Encyclopedia - Zhengtong Emperor
Zhu Qizhen (November 29, 1427 – February 23, 1464) was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor from 1435 to 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1428: Encyclopedia - 1428
1428 - Events. October 12 - English forces under Thomas Montacute, 4th Earl of Salisbury besiege Orléans. Jean de Dunois, the Bastard...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1457: Encyclopedia - 1457
1457 - Events. University of Freiburg founded. Stefan cel Mare secures the throne of Moldavia which he retains for the next 47 years. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chenghua Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Chenghua Emperor - Reign As Emperor
Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 17 and started out as a wise ruler. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhengtong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Zhengtong Emperor - House Arrest And Second Reign
The Zhengtong Emperor was released one year later in 1450 but when he returned to China, he was immediately put under house arrest by his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chenghua Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Chenghua Emperor - Legacy
Emperor Chenghua's reign can be distinguished by his early attempts to reform the government and trying his best to rule the country. His...   » Read the article