Zhu Gaoxu
| 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 | ||||||
| Died | 6 October 1426 (aged 45) | ||||||
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| Father | Yongle Emperor | ||||||
| Mother | Empress Renxiaowen | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Chinese | 朱高煦 | ||||||
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Zhu Gaoxu (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.