Zhu Su

Zhu Su (Chinese: 朱橚; 8 October 1361 – 2 September 1425) was a medical scientist, botanist, author of Jiuhuang Bencao, and a prince of the Ming dynasty. He was the fifth son of the Hongwu Emperor and Empress Ma. In 1370, he was made the Prince of Wu (吳王), and in 1378, his title was changed to Prince of Zhou (周王). He was assigned to Kaifeng in 1381.

Zhu Su
朱橚
Prince of Zhou
Tenure1378–1425
SuccessorZhu Youdun, Prince Xian
Born8 October 1361
Died2 September 1425(1425-09-02) (aged 63)
Burial
Prince Ding of Zhou's Tomb (周定王陵; in present-day Yuzhou, Henan)
Posthumous name
Prince Ding of Zhou (周定王)
HouseZhu
FatherHongwu Emperor
MotherEmpress Ma
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