Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Toghon Temur Biography and Timeline

Follow Toghon Temur through 3 dated historical records for China.

Toghon Temur, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1333–1368Years on this page

1333

Yuan Rule Begins

Emperor · Dadu · Government / Yuan Dynasty

Toghon Temur becomes emperor of the Yuan dynasty

Role range: 1333-1370

1368

Northern Yuan Retreat

Emperor · Shangdu · Government / Yuan Dynasty

Toghon Temur retreats to Shangdu and continues Yuan rule in the north

Role range: 1333-1370

Flight from Dadu

Emperor · Dadu · Warfare / Ming Yuan War

The Yuan emperor flees north as Ming armies capture Dadu

Role range: 1368-1370 – 1333-1370

Records, sources and methodology

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