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vol.028:Emperor Twice:Story of Puyi


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The provided source offers an extensive, biographical overview of Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last Emperor of China, drawing from a Wikipedia entry and related texts. It meticulously details his life across several distinct periods, including his initial reign as the Qing Dynasty's Xuantong Emperor (1908–1912) and his subsequent, brief 1917 restoration attempt. The document highlights his role as the Manchukuo "Emperor Kangde" (1934–1945), a Japanese puppet state, followed by his capture by the Soviets and eventual return to China for war criminal reformation (1950–1959). Finally, it covers his life as a citizen of the People's Republic of China until his death in 1967, listing his family, marriages, publications, and honors received from various nations throughout his turbulent political career.

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