Episode 2 of 2
Ceremonial Ascension
- When
- May 27, 1521
- Where
- Beijing
- Part of
- Jiajing Emperor Accession
Zhu Houcong entered Beijing with imperial honors and ceremoniously ascended the Ming throne on May 27, 1521, becoming the 12th emperor.
Zhu Houcong forced his way into the city with imperial honors. On the same day, May 27, 1521, he ceremoniously ascended the throne. This marked the beginning of his reign as the 12th emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Sources
- Jiajing Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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