Jiang Bin (Ming dynasty)
Jiang Bin | |||||||
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| 江彬 | |||||||
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| Died | 1521 | ||||||
| Occupation | General | ||||||
| Parent | Zhengde Emperor (adopted father) | ||||||
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| Chinese | 江彬 | ||||||
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Jiang Bin (d. 1521) was a Chinese officer and a favorite of the Zhengde Emperor, the emperor of the Ming dynasty. He rose to become one of the most influential men in Ming China, starting from 1512. However, after the Zhengde Emperor's death in 1521, Jiang Bin's attempts to gain power were unsuccessful. The new government, led by Grand Secretary Yang Tinghe, ultimately executed him.