Jiang Bin (Ming dynasty)
Jiang Bin | |||||||
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| 江彬 | |||||||
| Born | 1492 | ||||||
| Died | 1521 (aged 28–29) | ||||||
| Occupation | General | ||||||
| Parent | Zhengde Emperor (adopted father) | ||||||
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| Chinese | 江彬 | ||||||
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Jiang Bin (d. 1521) was a Ming dynasty officer and a favorite of the Zhengde Emperor. He rose to become one of the most influential men in Ming China, starting from 1512. After the Zhengde Emperor's death in 1521, Jiang's attempts to gain power were unsuccessful. The new government, led by Grand Secretary Yang Tinghe, ultimately executed him.