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Historical events, figures and related cultural phenomena.

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Hongxi Emperor

1378 – 1425 · historical figure

Hongxi Emperor (1378 – 1425), emperor of the Ming Dynasty from 1424 to 1425.

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Xiahou Xuan

209 – 254 · historical figure

Xiahou Xuan (209–254), courtesy name Taichu, was a leading Cao Wei official and the son of Xiahou Shang. In 254 he was executed after Li Feng's plot to make him regent, and he did not change color at the execution.

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Yan Gang

– 192 · historical figure

Yan Gang (died 192) was an officer of Gongsun Zan at the end of the Eastern Han and was made inspector of Ji province. At the battle of Jieqiao he led the cavalry vanguard and was killed by Qu Yi on Yuan Shao's side.

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Zhu Changluo

1582 – 26 September 1620 · historical figure

Zhu Changluo (1582–26 September 1620) was the fourteenth emperor of the Ming dynasty. His temple name was Guangzong and his era name was Taichang. He reigned for one month.

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Zhu Zaihou

1537 – 1572 · historical figure

Zhu Zaihou (1537–1572) was the twelfth emperor of the Ming dynasty. His temple name was Muzong and his era name was Longqing.

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Fu Yi

555 – 639 · historical figure

Fu Yi (555–639), from Ye in Xiangzhou, was a Sui and Tang astronomer who served as director of the imperial observatory.

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Zhu Houzhao

1491 – 1521 · historical figure

Zhu Houzhao (1491–1521) was the tenth emperor of the Ming dynasty. His temple name was Wuzong and his era name was Zhengde.

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Zhu Houcong

1507 – 1567 · historical figure

Zhu Houcong (1507–1567) was the eleventh emperor of the Ming dynasty. His temple name was Shizong and his era name was Jiajing.

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Sheng Shicai

8 January 1897 – 13 July 1970 · historical figure

Sheng Shicai (8 January 1897 – 13 July 1970), Chinese warlord (1895-1970).

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Sun Zi

– 251 · historical figure

Sun Zi (died 251), courtesy name Yanlong, was a Cao Wei official. He served as secretariat director and was later enfeoffed as Marquis of Zhongdu.

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Hao Meng

– 196 · historical figure

Hao Meng (? – 196), General serving warlord Lü Bu (died 196).

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Prince of Changyi

91 BC – 58 BC · historical figure

Prince of Changyi (91 BC – 58 BC), Emperor of the Han dynasty (92–59 BC).

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Emperor Jing of Han

187 BC – 140 BC · historical figure

Emperor Jing of Han (187 BC – 140 BC), emperor of the Han Dynasty (188–141 BCE).

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Wang Fu

– 179 · historical figure

Wang Fu (? – 179), Chinese Han dynasty official (died 179).

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Emperor Yuan of Jin

276 – 323 · historical figure

Emperor Yuan of Jin (276 – 323), First Emperor of Eastern Jin Dynasty freom 318 to 323.

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Sun He

– 204 · historical figure

Sun He (? – 204), a figure in Chinese history.

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Emperor Gaozu of Han

255 BC – 194 BC · historical figure

Emperor Gaozu of Han (255 BC – 194 BC), founding emperor of the Han dynasty (256–195 BC).

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Qin Er Shi

229 BC – 206 BC · historical figure

Qin Er Shi (229 BC – 206 BC), emperor of the Qin Dynasty.

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Guan Ping

178 – 219 · historical figure

Guan Ping (178 – 219), Chinese general serving warlord Liu Bei (died 220).

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Zhang Bu

– 264 · historical figure

Zhang Bu (? – 264), Chinese Eastern Wu general (died 264).

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Di Yi

– 1075 BC · historical figure

Di Yi (? – 1075 BC), 30th king of Shang dynasty (r. ca. 1101 BCE-1076 BCE).

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Song Jiang

historical figure

Song Jiang, leader of a group of Chinese outlaws during the Song dynasty.

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Su Qin

– 283 BC · historical figure

Su Qin (? – 283 BC), Chinese political strategist in the Warring States period (died 284 BC).

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Emperor Guangwu of Han

4 BC – 57 · historical figure

Emperor Guangwu of Han (4 BC – 57), emperor and founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty (5 BC - AD 57) (r. AD 25 - AD 57).

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Zhou Yin

– 239 · historical figure

Zhou Yin (? – 239), a figure in Chinese history.

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Gao Ding

– 225 · historical figure

Gao Ding (? – 225), a figure in Chinese history.

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Zhao Tuo

229 BC – 136 BC · historical figure

Zhao Tuo (229 BC – 136 BC), emperor of Nanyue (Nam Việt).

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Han Sui

– 215 · historical figure

Han Sui (? – 215), Han dynasty general and warlord (died 215).

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Liu Bocheng

4 December 1892 – 7 December 1986 · historical figure

Liu Bocheng (4 December 1892 – 7 December 1986), Marshal of the People's Republic of China (1892-1986).

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Huang Zu

– 208 · historical figure

Huang Zu (? – 208), Chinese official and general (died 208).

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