Zhu Youlang

ModernEmperorChina1623 — 1662

Yongli Emperor, last Southern Ming ruler executed by Wu Sangui.

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Quick Facts

Born

1623

Died

1662

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score40.0

Zhu Youlang — Complete Timeline

1646 AD

Proclaimed Yongli EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Zhu Youlang was proclaimed the Yongli Emperor in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, after the death of the Longwu Emperor. He became the primary claimant of the Southern Ming, leading resistance against the Qing.

Southern MingCoronation

Impact: nationalconstructive

1647 AD

Alliance with the Xiying rebelsPolitical Action◆ Major

The Yongli Emperor formed an alliance with former rebel generals Li Dingguo and Sun Kewang of the Xiying army. This coalition temporarily strengthened the Southern Ming cause against the Qing.

AllianceSouthern Ming

Impact: nationalconstructive

1659 AD

Fled to BurmaWar◆ Major

Qing forces under Wu Sangui invaded Yunnan, forcing the Yongli Emperor to flee across the border into Burma. He was granted asylum by the Burmese king but was effectively a prisoner.

RetreatExile

Impact: regionaltragic

1661 AD

Captured by Wu SanguiWar◆ Major

Wu Sangui led a Qing expedition into Burma and demanded the surrender of the Yongli Emperor. The Burmese king handed him over to Wu Sangui, ending the last organized Southern Ming resistance.

CaptureQing Conquest

Impact: nationaltragic

1662 AD

Executed by Wu SanguiPolitical Action◆ Major

Wu Sangui executed the Yongli Emperor by strangulation in Kunming. The execution marked the final end of the Ming dynasty and solidified Qing control over all of China.

ExecutionEnd of Ming

Impact: nationaltragic