Zhu Gaoxu

Zhu Gaoxu
朱高煦
Prince of Han
Born30 December 1380
Died6 October 1426(1426-10-06) (aged 45)
SpouseLady Wei
HouseZhu
FatherYongle Emperor
MotherEmpress Renxiaowen
Chinese name
Chinese朱高煦
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhū Gāoxù

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.