1519Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince

Wang Yangming, the Chinese philosopher and governor of Jiang...
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⛓️ ⛓️ African Slavery Begins in Americas

First reported African slaves in the New World
⛓️ African Slavery Begins in Americas (1502)
SlaveryColonialismNew WorldTransatlantic Slave TradeAtlantic WorldExploitationForced MigrationSpanish EmpirePortuguese EmpireEconomy
SpainSpainDominican RepublicDominican RepublicHaitiHaitiPortugalPortugal

👑 Zhengde Emperor's Accession to the Ming Throne

Zhengde Emperor ascends the throne of Ming dynasty.
Zhengde Emperor's Accession to the Ming Throne (1505)
Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionChinese HistoryImperial China
ChinaChina

⚔️ 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.
Wang Yangming to Utilize Portuguese Cannon Against Rebel Prince (1519)
RebellionMing DynastyChinese HistoryMilitary TechnologyRebellions
ChinaChinaPortugalPortugal

👑 Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne

Jiajing Emperor ascended the throne of Ming dynasty, China.
Jiajing Emperor Takes the Throne (1521)
Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionImperial ChinaDynastic RuleRulers
ChinaChina

🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports

The Ming dynasty government of China issues a decree banning all foreign trade and closes down all seaports along the coast; these Hai jin laws came during the Wokou wars with Japanese pirates.
Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports (1548)
Ming DynastyIsolationismChinese HistoryMaritime History
ChinaChinaJapanJapan

👑 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.
Jiajing Emperor's Death and Longqing Emperor's Ascension (1567)
Ming DynastyEmperorSuccessionChinese HistoryImperial ChinaDynastic CyclePolitical Transition
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