China: The Tianqi Emperor (23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627), 16th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1620 - 1627). Hanging scroll painting, c. 1620-1627. The Tianqi Emperor, personal name Zhu Youjiao and temple name Xizong, was the 16th emperor of the Ming Dynasty. His era name means 'Heavenly Opening'. Zhu Youjiao became emperor at the age of fifteen. He did not pay much attention to affairs of state, and was a puppet ruler for the court eunuch Wei Zhongxian and his wet nurse Madame Ke. It is possible that he suffered from a learning disability, as he was illiterate but an amazing carpenter
Emperor Tianqi, 16th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1620-1627). Personal Name: Zhu Youjiao, Zhū Yóujiào. Posthumous Name: Zhedi, Zhédì. Temple Name: Xizong, Xīzōng. Reign Name: Ming Tianqi, Ming Tiānqǐ. The Tianqi Emperor (23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627) was emperor of the Ming Dynasty from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youjiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son. His era name means 'Heavenly Opening'. Zhu Youjiao became emperor at the age of fifteen, on the death of his father who ruled less than a month. He did not pay much attention to affairs of state, and was accused of failing in his filial duties to his dead father by not continuing his father's wishes. It is possible that Zhu Youjiao suffered from a learning disability. He was illiterate and showed no interest in his studies. Zhu Youjiao died in 1627 and was succeeded by his younger brother Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor.
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