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How long did it take for Guangxu to start ruling in his own right after becoming emperor?
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Guangxu did not begin ruling in his own right until he was 18 years old, fourteen years after becoming emperor. This was due to the fact that he was a minor when he ascended to the throne and was under the regency of his aunt, the Empress Dowager Cixi.
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