ZHANG JUZHENG


Meaning of ZHANG JUZHENG in English

or Chang Chü-cheng

born 1525, Jiangling, Hubei province, China

died 1582, Beijing

Powerful Chinese minister of the Ming dynasty under the Longqing and Wanli emperors.

His benevolent rule and strong foreign and economic policies are considered to have brought the Ming dynasty to its peak. He is credited with centralizing government, limiting special privileges, and reclaiming tax-exempt land.

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