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The Resume

    (February 7, 1906-October 17, 1967)
    Born in Peking (Beijing), China
    Last emperor of China (1908-11)
    Wrote the autobiography 'From Emperor to Citizen' (1964)

Why he might be annoying:

    He had eunuchs flogged for his amusement.
    During World War II, he collaborated with the invading Japanese, serving as emperor of the puppet state of Manchukuo (1934-45).
    During a state visit to Tokyo he thanked Emperor Hirohito for providing clear skies and sunshine for the event.
    During the 1960s, he said, 'I owe more to Mao Zedong than any subject ever owed to any emperor.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    When he became emperor at age two, he was taken from his mother and would not see her again for six years.
    He was prevented from marrying his first choice for a wife because she was not considered beautiful enough to be an empress.
    He was imprisoned by the Soviets for four years (1945-49) and by the Chinese Communists for ten years (1949-59).
    He inspired the Oscar-winning film 'The Last Emperor.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 26 Votes: 73.08% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 53.12% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 63 Votes: 66.67% Annoying