Episode 2 of 2
Death of Jiajing in the Forbidden City
- When
- 23 January 1567
- Where
- Forbidden City
Jiajing moved from West Park to the Forbidden City and died on 23 January 1567.
The Jiajing Emperor, who had not resided in the Forbidden City since 1542, moved back to his palace there on 23 January 1567. He died around midday on that day, ending his 46-year reign as the 12th Ming emperor.
Sources
- Jiajing Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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