Birth of Chenghua
Birth of Chenghua, as Zhu Jianshen
Role range: 1464-1487
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Chenghua Biography and Timeline
Follow Chenghua through 6 dated historical records for China.
Chenghua, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1447–1487Years on this page
1447
1464
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of China
Role range: 1464-1487
1467
Arrest of Chenghua
Placed under house arrest after his father is captured by the Mongols
Role range: 1464-1487
1475
Succession
Released from house arrest, becomes heir apparent
Role range: 1464-1487
1479
Great Wall
Completes the rebuilding of nearly 3,100 miles of the Great Wall
Role range: 1464-1487
1487
Death of Chenghua
Buried in a tomb at Maoling, Shisanling
Role range: 1464-1487
Records, sources and methodology
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