Some quick facts about this emperor:
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He was the fourth
son of Zhu Yuanzhang.
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He was learned
and versed in martial arts.
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In 1402, he captured
Nanjing
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In 1403, he
changed the name of the capital Beiping to Beijing
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In 1408, he
released ‘The Great Encyclopedia of Yongle’, China
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Constructed many
roads covering the whole country, and each road lead to Beijing
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Established trade
relations with many countries, including Annam
(Vietnam ), Siam (Thailand ),
Java (Indonesia ) and Japan
Who was he?
Who was he?
Compiled from Great Chinese Emperors
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