Yongle Emperor was born on May 2, 1360 and died on August 12, 1424. Yongle Emperor would have been 64 years old at the time of death or 655 years old today.
Yongle Emperor died on August 12, 1424 at the age of 64.
Yongle Emperor was born on May 2, 1360.
Yongle Emperor was born on May 2, 1360.
Yongle Emperor died on August 12, 1424 at the age of 64.
Emperor Yongle, also known as the Yongle Emperor, was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China, reigning from 1402 to 1424. He is best known for his ambitious projects, including the relocation of the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and the construction of the Forbidden City. Yongle also sponsored the voyages of the explorer Zheng He and commissioned the Yongle Encyclopedia, one of the largest encyclopedias of its time. His reign is often seen as a period of cultural flourishing and expansion of Chinese influence.
Life under the Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) of the Ming Dynasty (1402-1424) was marked by significant cultural and economic flourishing. He is known for promoting maritime exploration, exemplified by the voyages of Zheng He, which expanded trade and diplomatic relations. The Yongle Emperor also commissioned the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing, symbolizing imperial power and stability. However, his reign was also characterized by political purges and strict control over dissent, reflecting the complexities of his authoritarian rule.
The Yongle Dadian is a massive Chinese encyclopedia commissioned by the Yongle Emperor in the Ming dynasty, consisting of about 22,877 chapters and 11,095 volumes. It covers a wide range of subjects including history, literature, philosophy, and more. The entire compilation is estimated to be over 40 million Chinese characters in length.
Yongle was born on May 2, 1360.
Yongle was born on May 2, 1360.
Yongle Encyclopedia was created in 1408.
This happened during the Ming Dynasty, under the third Ming ruler. Yangle (Yongle) Emperor. (1403-24)
Yongle Railway Station was created in 2008.