1567 ⟶ Jiajing Emperor's Death and Longqing Emperor's Ascension
After 45 years' reign, Jiajing Emperor died in the Forbidden...Year
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👑 Zhengde Emperor's Accession to the Ming Throne
Zhengde Emperor ascends the throne of Ming dynasty.⟶

Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionChinese HistoryImperial China

⚔️ Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince
Wang Yangming, the Chinese philosopher and governor of Jiangxi province, describes his intent to use the firepower of the fo-lang-ji, a breech-loading Portuguese culverin, in order to suppress the rebellion of Prince Zhu Chenhao.⟶

RebellionMing DynastyChinese HistoryMilitary TechnologyRebellions


👑 Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne
Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, China.⟶

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🏘️ Portuguese Founding of Recife
The Portuguese establish Recife in Pernambuco, north-east of Brazil.⟶

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🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports
👑 Jiajing Emperor's Death and Longqing Emperor's Ascension
After 45 years' reign, Jiajing Emperor died in the Forbidden City, Longqing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty.⟶

Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionChinese HistoryImperial ChinaDynastic CyclePolitical Transition
