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When was the Hongwu Emperor born?

  • 21 October 1328

  • 10 November 1325

  • 14 September 1328

  • 1 January 1320

Answer

Zhu Yuanzhang was born on 21 October 1328 in Xihu, Jiangxi. He was the founder of the Ming dynasty and reigned from 1368 to 1398. He is known as the Hongwu Emperor, which means "Vast Martial Emperor." Zhu Yuanzhang was a peasant who rose to power through military force. He was a skilled military leader and strategist. He is credited with unifying China and establishing the Ming dynasty.
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