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Also Known As Taizu • Zhu Yuanzhang • Hung-wu • Zhu Chongba • Gaodi
Born October 21, 1328 • China
Died June 24, 1398 (aged 69) • Nanjing • China
Title / Office emperor (1368-1398), China
Founder Ming dynasty
House / Dynasty Ming dynasty
Notable Family Members son Yongle

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