The Jiajing Emperor, personal name Zhu Houcong, was the 12th emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, reigning from 1521 to 1567. He succeeded his cousin, the Zhengde Emperor.
- Occupation
- ruler
- Position held
- Emperor of China
- Citizenship
- Ming dynasty
- Born
- September 16, 1507
- Died
- January 23, 1567