---
title: Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10045/ming-taizu-aka-hongwu-emperor/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor

_Authored by Unknown Artist_

## Image File

[![Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10045.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10045.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Hongwu Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hongwu_Emperor/), the first emperor of the [Ming Dynasty](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ming_Dynasty/) (1368 to 1644 CE) who reigned from 1368 to 1398 CE. 14th century CE painted [silk](https://www.worldhistory.org/Silk/) hanging.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Artist, U. (2019, February 12). Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10045/ming-taizu-aka-hongwu-emperor/>
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 12, 2019. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10045/ming-taizu-aka-hongwu-emperor/>.
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Ming Taizu, aka Hongwu Emperor." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Feb 2019, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10045/ming-taizu-aka-hongwu-emperor/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E6%98%8E%E5%A4%AA%E7%A5%96.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E6%98%8E%E5%A4%AA%E7%A5%96.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 12 February 2019. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.