Zhu Zhifan
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Zhu Zhifan (unknown – 1510) was a member of Ming Dynasty's Royal family of China, who held the title Prince of Anhuaand ruled a princedom located in the modern province of Shaanxi.
Ambitious, the prince plotted against the hedonist Zhengde Emperor, using the resentment caused by the new taxes ordered by Liu Jin, an ally of the Templars and the true master of the Empire, to initiate a rebellion in 1510. Although his revolt was backed by the Assassins, who saw the opportunity to eradicate the rule of the Eight Tigers over the Empire, Zhu failed, was captured and was later allowed to commit suicide.
