Ming · Ming Emperor formerly Prince of Yan

Yongle Emperor 成祖

Chengzu

Attested AD 1402 - AD 1403

Passages
5
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Yongle Emperor as a royal family member and ruler. This record brings together 5 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Yongle Emperor 成祖 Chengzu
Temple name Chengzu 成祖 Chengzu
Title Prince of Yan 燕王
Temple name Taizong 太宗 Taizong
Title Yongle 永樂 Yongle

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Royal Family Member
  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 永樂元年 · Western Year: AD 1403
    Explicit · mingshi:115:s0183
  • Source Date: Text: 燕王即帝位 · Western Year: AD 1402
    Explicit · mingshi:115:s0177

Career and standing

  • Date Context: Source Date: Text: 燕王即帝位 · Western Year: AD 1402
    Explicit · mingshi:115:s0177

Events and relationships

  • Kind: military · Role: commander · Action: Yan army at Jinchuan Gate · Place: Jinchuan Gate / 金川門
    Explicit · mingshi:115:s0187

References in the histories

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History of Ming, Chapter 115Volume 115 Biographies 3: Emperor Xingzong Xiaokang, Emperor Ruizong Xingxian · 5 passages