The Youngest Emperor of China
The last Emperor of China and a member of the Qing dynasty, Puyi (February 7, 1906 - October 17, 1967) was the youngest Emperor of China ever seen. He is descended from the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, Xuantong, and ascended the throne at the age of two. Therefore, he deserves on the list of interesting facts about the Emperors of ancient China thanks to this unique point. Born on February 7, 1906, he took power at the age of two in 1908 following the death of his uncle who died on November 14, 1908.
Puyi was named by Empress Dowager Cixi on her deathbed and the young Emperor was carried to the throne by his father for the coronation ceremony. Puyi has not been able to see his biological mother and siblings for 13 years and this decision, along with the burden of responsibility, greatly impacted the life of this the youngest Emperor of China. He grew up among distant officials who always treated him like a grown king, and it reshaped the Emperor's mind. It led him to develop a sadistic character, and he gained a reputation for cruelty among the eunuchs who worked for him. He reigned under the regency for three years, and then on February 12, 1912, in response to the Chinese Revolution, he was forced to abdicate.
