China: Emperor Jiajing (16 September 1507 - 23 January 1567), 12th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1521-1567). Hanging scroll painting, 16th-17th century. The Jiajing Emperor (1507-1567), personal name Zhu Houcong and temple name Shizong, was the 12th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. His era name means 'Admirable Tranquility'. After 45 years on the throne (the second longest reign in the Ming Dynasty), Emperor Jiajing died in 1567 – possibly due to mercury overdose – and was succeeded by his son, the Longqing Emperor.

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