Li Zhen (Taoist)

Li Zhen (Chinese: 李珍; ?–1456) was a Taoist from Qiantang, Zhejiang.

He claimed to be a descendant of Emperor Taizong of Tang and received support from Wudang Mountain Taoist Wei Yuanchong (魏元沖) and Miao leader Zhiyin (支持).

He declared himself emperor with the era name "Tianshun" (天順).

[1][2][3][4] However, he was captured alive by Commander Zhan Qing (湛清) during the attack on Tianzhu and was executed in Beijing.

[4] Coincidentally, a few months later, Emperor Yingzong of Ming was restored to the throne in the Duomen Coup and also adopted the era name "Tianshun".