Zhengtong
Zhengtong (正統, 1436–1449) was the era name of the Zhengtong Emperor (正統帝) of the [[Ming dynasty]], the Yingzong Emperor (英宗). It was used for about 14 years. After Yingzong was captured in the [[Tumu Crisis]] and the throne was left vacant, his younger half-brother, the [[Jingtai Emperor]] (景泰帝), as
Introduced~Abolished 1436 ~ 1449Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Introduced ~ Abolished
- 1436 ~ 1449
- Country
- Ming (明)
- Monarch
- Yingzong Zhengtong Emperor (Tianshun Emperor) Zhu Qizhen
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Zhengtong (正統, 1436–1449) was the era name of the Yingzong Emperor (英宗) Zhengtong Emperor (正統帝) of the Ming dynasty. It was used for about 14 years.
After Yingzong was captured in the Tumu Crisis and the throne was left vacant, the era name Zhengtong was used until his younger half-brother, the Jingtai Emperor (景泰帝), ascended the throne and changed the era to Jingtai (景泰).
Establishment
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The era name Xuande (宣德) 10, 1st month, day 101 (Julian calendar 7 February 1435) was set as Zhengtong (正統), and the era began on the 1st day of the following year's 1st month2 (Julian calendar 18 January 1436).345
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The era name Zhengtong (正統) 14, 9th month, day 66 (Julian calendar 22 September 1449) was set as Jingtai (景泰), and the era began on the 1st day of the following year's 1st month7 (Julian calendar 14 January 1450).89
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