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Hongwu Emperor
MedievalEmperorChina1328 — 1398
Zhu Yuanzhang (1328–1398), Chinese emperor. Born a peasant, he led rebel forces to overthrow the Mongol Yuan dynasty, founding the Ming dynasty in 1368 as the Hongwu Emperor. He reunified China, restored Han Chinese rule, and implemented sweeping agrarian, administrative, and legal reforms.
Quick Facts
Born
1328
Died
1398
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)82
Political (20%)80
Influence (20%)72
Legacy (20%)75
Leadership (15%)83
Strategy (15%)70
Total Score76.5
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
6
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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