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221 BC–

107 recorded officeholder spells across 7 offices, led today by Xi Jinping (Pres. (PRC), since 2013-03-14).

How they got the job: the 2023 election → · full election history →

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Emperor

NameFromTo
Xuantong Emperor (Puyi)19081912
Guangxu Emperor18751908
Tongzhi Emperor18611875
Xianfeng Emperor18501861
Daoguang Emperor18201850
Jiaqing Emperor17961820
Qianlong Emperor17351796
Yongzheng Emperor17221735
Kangxi Emperor16611722
Shunzhi Emperor16441661
Chongzhen16271644
Tianqi16201627
Taichang16201620
Wanli15721620
Longqing15671572
Jiajing15211567
Zhengde15051521
Hongzhi14871505
Chenghua14641487
Tianshun (Yingzong)14571464
Jingtai14491457
Zhengtong (Yingzong)14351449
Xuande14251435
Hongxi14241425
Yongle14021424
Jianwen13981402
Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang)13681398
Toghon Temür (Huizong)13331368
Rinchinbal (Ningzong)13321333
Jayaatu Khan (Wenzong)13281332
Yesün Temür13231328
Gegeen Khan (Yingzong)13201323
Ayurbarwada (Renzong)13111320
Külüg Khan (Wuzong)13071311
Temür (Chengzong)12941307
Zhao Bing (Emperor Bing)12781279
Emperor Duanzong of Song12761278
Emperor Gong of Song12751276
Kublai Khan (Shizu)12711294
Emperor Duzong of Song12641274
Emperor Lizong of Song12241264
Emperor Ningzong of Song11941224
Emperor Guangzong of Song11891194
Emperor Xiaozong of Song11621189
Emperor Gaozong of Song11271162
Emperor Huizong of Song11001126
Emperor Taizu of Song09600976
Emperor Taizong of Tang06260649
Chen Shubao (Houzhu of Chen)05820589
Emperor Wen of Sui05810604
Emperor Wu of Chen (Chen Baxian)05570559
Emperor Yuan of Liang05520555
Emperor Wu of Liang05020549
Emperor Wu of Southern Qi04820493
Emperor Wen of Song04240453
Emperor Wu of Song (Liu Yu)04200422
Emperor Gong of Jin04190420
Emperor An of Jin03960419
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin03720396
Emperor Mu of Jin03440361
Emperor Cheng of Jin03250342
Emperor Ming of Jin03230325
Emperor Yuan of Jin03170323
Emperor Min of Jin03130316
Emperor Huai of Jin03070311
Emperor Hui of Jin02900307
Emperor Wu of Jin (Sima Yan)02660290
Cao Huan (Emperor Yuan of Wei)02600266
Cao Mao02540260
Cao Fang02390254
Cao Rui (Emperor Ming of Wei)02260239
Cao Pi (Emperor Wen of Wei)02200226
Emperor Xian of Han01890220
Emperor Ling of Han01680189
Emperor Huan of Han01460168
Emperor Shun of Han01250144
Emperor An of Han01060125
Emperor He of Han00880106
Emperor Zhang of Han00750088
Emperor Ming of Han00570075
Emperor Guangwu00250057
Wang Mang00090023
Qin Shi Huang221 BC210 BC
Qin Er Shi210 BC207 BC
Emperor Gaozu (Liu Bang)202 BC195 BC
Emperor Hui of Han195 BC188 BC
Emperor Wen of Han180 BC157 BC
Emperor Jing of Han157 BC141 BC
Emperor Wu of Han141 BC87 BC
Emperor Zhao of Han87 BC74 BC
Emperor Xuan of Han74 BC48 BC
Emperor Yuan of Han48 BC33 BC
Emperor Cheng of Han33 BC7 BC
Emperor Ai of Han7 BC1 BC
Emperor Ping of Han1 BC0006

Empress Regnant

NameFromTo
Wu Zetian06900705

Provisional President

NameFromTo
Sun Yat-sen19121912

President

NameFromTo
Yuan Shikai19121916

Generalissimo

NameFromTo
Chiang Kai-shek19281949

Paramount Leader (PRC)

NameFromTo
Deng Xiaoping19781989
Hua Guofeng19761978
Mao Zedong19491976

President (PRC)

NameFromTo
Xi Jinping2013present
Hu Jintao20032013
Jiang Zemin19932003
Yang Shangkun19881993
Li Xiannian19831988