[June 24] Hongwu, emperor of China

True Name: 洪武帝
Parents: Zhu Shizhen and Chen Erniang
Date of Birth: 21 October 1328
Royal House: Ming
Spouse: Xiao Ci Gao, daughter of Ma Gong and Zheng
Predecessor: Huizong
Reign: 69 – 79 CE
Date of Death: 24 June 1398
Successor: Jianwen












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