China: Emperor Taichang (28 August 1582 - 26 September 1620), 15th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1620). Hanging scroll painting, 17th century. The Taichang Emperor (1582-1620), personal name Zhu Changluo and temple name Guangzong, was the 15th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. His era name means 'Great Goodness' or 'Great Prosperity'. He was the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. However his reign came to an abrupt end less than one month after his coronation when he was found dead one morning in the palace following a bout of diarrhea.

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Emperor Taichang, 15th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1620). Personal Name: Zhu Changluo, Zhū Chángluò. Posthumous Name: Zhendi, Zhēndì. Temple Name: Guangzong, Guāngzōng. Reign Name: Ming Taichang, Ming Tàichāng. The Taichang Emperor was the 15th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was born Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. However his reign came to an abrupt end less than one month after his coronation when he was found dead one morning in the palace following a bout of diarrhea. He was succeeded by his son Zhu Youxiao, who became the Tianqi Emperor. His era name means 'Great Goodness' or 'Great Prosperity'.

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