Who was the last emperor of China?

Since the Qin Dynasty, the Emperor of China was formally styled the Son of Heaven (天子), and as the descendant and representative of Heaven on earth, he legally had absolute power over all matters, big or small, under Heaven. The emperor's words and directives were considered Sacred Edicts (聖旨). In theory, the emperor's orders were followed with immediate obedience. He was elevated above all commoners, nobility, and members of the imperial family. Addresses to the emperor were always to be formal and self-deprecatory, even by the closest of family members.