| Zhu Gaoxu 朱高煦 | |||||
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| Prince of Han | |||||
| Tenure | 1404–1426 | ||||
| Prince of Gaoyang | |||||
| Tenure | 1395–1404 | ||||
| Born | 30 December 1380 Hongwu 13, 4th day of the 12th month (洪武十三年十二月初四日) | ||||
| Died | 6 October 1426 (aged 45) Xuande 1, 6th day of the 9th month (宣德元年九月初六日) | ||||
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| Father | Yongle Emperor | ||||
| Mother | Empress Renxiaowen | ||||
Zhu Gaoxu (Chinese: 朱高煦; 30 December 1380 – 6 October 1426) was the second son of the Yongle Emperor and Empress Renxiaowen. During the Jingnan campaign, which brought his father to the throne, he proved himself to be a capable military leader. In 1426, he revolted against his nephew, the Xuande Emperor, but was quickly defeated and executed.