Zhu Gaoxu
| Zhu Gaoxu 朱高煦 | |||||||
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| Prince of Han | |||||||
| Born | 30 December 1380 | ||||||
| Died | 6 October 1426 (aged 45) | ||||||
| Spouse | Lady Wei | ||||||
| House | Zhu | ||||||
| Father | Yongle Emperor | ||||||
| Mother | Empress Renxiaowen | ||||||
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| Chinese | 朱高煦 | ||||||
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Zhu Gaoxu (30 December 1380 – 6 October 1426) was a prince of the Ming dynasty. He 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.