Historical Figure

Zhu Yuanzhang

Emperor of China from 1368 to 1398

About Zhu Yuanzhang

The Hongwu Emperor, personal name Zhu Yuanzhang (朱元璋), was the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1368 to 1398.Wikipedia ↗

Associated Events

Dynasty1368 CE – 1644 CE

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty rebuilt China after Mongol rule, built the Great Wall in its current form, launched Zheng He's treasure voyages, and oversaw construction of the Forbidden City.