Zhu Gaoxu

Zhu Gaoxu
朱高煦
Prince of Han
Tenure1404–1426
Prince of Gaoyang
Tenure1395–1404
Born30 December 1380
Hongwu 13, 4th day of the 12th month
(洪武十三年十二月初四日)
Died6 October 1426(1426-10-06) (aged 45)
Xuande 1, 6th day of the 9th month
(宣德元年九月初六日)
Names
Zhu Gaoxu (朱高煦)
FatherYongle Emperor
MotherEmpress 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.