Yongle Emperor
Also known as: Yung-lo Emperor · Wen Di · Cheng Zu · Chengzu · Yancheng · Emperor Chengzu of Ming · Emperor of China Yongli · Yonglo Emperor
The Yongle Emperor, personal name Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1402 to 1424. He was the fourth son of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the dynasty.
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The Yongle Emperor commissioned Zheng He’s…
The Yongle Emperor commissioned Zheng He’s early maritime expeditions.
Yongle Emperor: people, places, and context for the episode.
The Yongle Emperor, personal name Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1402 to 1424. He was the fourth son of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the dynasty.