Puyi
The Last Emperor of China
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February 7
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πBiography
Aisin-Gioro Puyi was the last Emperor of China and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing dynasty. His life story, transitioning from emperor to ordinary citizen, reflects the tumultuous history of 20th-century China.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Last Emperor of China
- β¦Subject of the film 'The Last Emperor'
- β¦Wrote autobiography 'From Emperor to Citizen'
π¬Famous Quotes
"I was the only emperor in history to be treated as a war criminal by his own country.
"The rites are dead, but the people are alive.
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