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Accession of the Guangxu Emperor
- When
- 25 February 1875
- Where
- Imperial Palace (location not specified in sources)
Zaitian was designated as heir by the Empress Dowagers following the Tongzhi Emperor's death, ascending the throne in February 1875.
The Tongzhi Emperor died in January 1875 without a son, creating a succession crisis. Empress Dowagers Ci'an and Cixi designated Zaitian, the three-year-old cousin, as the heir. He was enthroned as the Guangxu Emperor on 25 February 1875, adopting the regnal name 'Guangxu', with the empresses resuming their roles as regents.
Sources
- Tongzhi Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Guangxu Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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