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Guangxu Emperor

Born on August 14, 1871

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The 156th anniversary falls on August 14, 2027, in 294 days.

The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), also known by his temple name Emperor Dezong of Qing, personal name Zaitian, was the tenth and penultimate emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper.

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