Zhang Xianzhong
Chinese rebel leader during the Ming dynasty
Born
Died
1647
379 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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A prominent rebel leader during the late Ming dynasty, native to China. Led significant uprisings against the ruling dynasty in the 17th century. Established a short-lived kingdom in Sichuan, proclaiming himself as the emperor. His rebellion was part of a larger series of conflicts that characterized the tumultuous period leading to the fall of the Ming dynasty and the rise of the Qing dynasty.
Led the Sichuan rebellion against the Ming dynasty
Proclaimed himself the emperor of the Daxi Kingdom
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