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20 Famous Rulers Who Started Their Reign Before 20
May 1, 2023 8:00 am
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Emperor Pu Yi
> Age at start of reign: 2
> Years ruled: 1908-1912
> Country: China
Pu Yi was the last emperor of China, ending more than 2,000 years of imperial rule. After becoming emperor at age 2, he reigned for just four years before revolution in China established a republic and forced him to abdicate. He lived in the Forbidden City and then fled to Japanese-controlled Manchuria where he was propped up as emperor of Manchukuo. He was captured by the Russians at the end of WWII, imprisoned by the communists, and eventually pardoned by Mao Zedong after he converted to communism. The former emperor became a mechanical repair shop worker and died at 61.
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