Jiajing Emperor
Emperor of the Ming dynasty from 1521 to 1567
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Updated 2026-05-29
Ruled Ming China for 46 years as the 12th emperor, surviving court intrigue and Mongol invasions. Zhu Houcong became known for his obsession with alchemy and Daoism, allegedly spending his final years chasing immortality elixirs.
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The Jiajing Emperor, personal name Zhu Houcong, was the 12th emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1521 to 1567. He succeeded his cousin, the Zhengde Emperor.
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