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Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor
The Yongle Emperor (May 2, 1360 – August 12, 1424), born Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1402 to 1424. ...
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Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Reign
Yongle followed traditional rituals closely and remained superstitious. He did not overindulge in the luxuries of palace life, but still ...
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Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Journey To Power
Hongwu died on June 24, 1398, and Zhu Yunwen was crowned Emperor Jianwen. Almost immediately Zhu Di and Jianwen began their deadly feud. ...
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Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Military Accomplishments
Mongol invaders were still causing many problems for the Ming Dynasty. Traditionally, Han Chinese dynasties rarely went on the offensive ...
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Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Early Years
Emperor Yongle was born Zhu Di on May 2nd, 1360 (mother unknown) to a monk and future emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di grew up as a pr...
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