The Hongxi Emperor (16 August 1378 – 29 May 1425), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Renzong of Ming, personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1424 to 1425.

The Hongxi Emperor, personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming dynasty of China. He succeeded his father, the Yongle Emperor, in 1424. Zhu Gaochi was born on 16 August 1378 and was educated by prominent Confucian tutors. He often acted as regent in Nanjing or Beijing during his father"s northern military campaigns.

The 3rd (Yongle) Ming emperor, died in 1424 and was succeeded by his first son, Zhu Gaochi, with a reign title of Hongxi ("Vast Splendor" or "Vastly Bright"). His temple name Renzong meant "Benevolent Ancestor".

Jan 17, 2014 · Emperor Renzong 明仁宗 (1378-1425, r. 1424-1425), personal name Zhu Gaochi 朱高熾, was a ruler of the early Ming period 明 (1368-1644). He was the oldest son of Emperor Chengzu 明成祖 (the Yongle Emperor 永樂, r. 1402-1424) and was made heir of the Prince of Yan 燕 (his father was Prince of Yan before he usurped the throne) in 1395.

Feb 27, 2025 · In the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, personally registered Zhu Gaochi as the son of Yan. After the outbreak of the Battle of Jingnan, Zhu Gaochi and his mother Xu successfully blocked Li Jinglong's army of 500,000 and kept the city of Beijing.

Jan 12, 2025 · Zhu Gaochi successfully blocked the 500,000 army of Emperor Jianwen's general Li Jinglong with an army of 10,000 people, kept Beiping City, and kept Zhu Di's back. This battle is not only of great significance to the entire Jingnan, but also the most dazzling stroke of the Prince of Yan in the battle of Jingnan.

The 4th Chinese emperor of the Ming Dynasty was the Hongxi Emperor. He ruled from 1424 to 1425 after succeeding his father, Emperor Yongle. His era name Hongxi means extremely bright, whereas his temple name, Renzong, translates to benevolent ancestor . Zhu Gaochi was born in 1378 and was educated by distinguished Confucian tutors.

Zhu Gaochi was walking on thin ice as the crown prince, but he always remained humble and cautious, and assisted Zhu Di in handling state affairs with all his heart. His benevolence and wisdom gradually won the support of the ministers in the court.

The Hongxi Emperor, personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1424 to 1425. He succeeded his father, the Yongle Emperor, in 1424. His era name Hongxi means vastly bright.

Mar 15, 2021 · Zhu gaochi (August 16, 1378 - May 29, 1425) was the eldest son of Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, and his mother was empress Xu of Ren Xiaowen. The fourth emperor of Ming Dynasty was named Hongxi (1425).