Historedia
Person

Longqing Emperor

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1567

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Longqing Emperor, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Ming Succession: Death of Jiajing and Ascension of Longqing

    1567

    Role: Incoming Emperor

    1. 1567 · Ming CourtImplementation of Initial Reforms

      The Longqing Emperor began his reign by implementing his father's dying orders for political reform.

    2. 23 January 1567 · Forbidden CityDeath of Jiajing in the Forbidden City

      Jiajing moved from West Park to the Forbidden City and died on 23 January 1567.

  2. Revocation of Ming Maritime Ban

    1567

    Role: Ming Emperor during whose ascension the ban was abolished

    1. 1567 · Ming DynastyPost-Revocation Trade Regulations

      Merchants could apply for permits for trade with all nations except Japan, excluding contraband goods like iron and sulfur.

    2. 1567 · Ming Maritime ZonesReduction in Piracy

      Piracy levels dropped to negligible amounts following the general abolition of the sea ban policy in 1567.

Sources

  1. Longqing Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. Haijin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01