Zhu Youdun
| Zhu Youdun 朱有燉 | |||||||
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| Prince of Zhou | |||||||
| Tenure | 1426–1439 | ||||||
| Predecessor | Zhu Su, Prince Ding | ||||||
| Successor | Zhu Youjue, Prince Jian | ||||||
| Born | 7 February 1379 | ||||||
| Died | 8 July 1439 (aged 60) | ||||||
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| House | Zhu | ||||||
| Father | Zhu Su, Prince Ding of Zhou | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 朱有燉 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 朱有炖 | ||||||
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Zhu Youdun (7 February 1379 – 8 July 1439) was an imperial prince of the Ming dynasty. He was the eldest son of Zhu Su, Prince Ding of Zhou, who was the fifth son of the Hongwu Emperor, the first emperor of the dynasty. He was renowned for his talents as a poet, writer, and playwright, particularly in the zaju genre.