1644 in China

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Events from the year 1644 in China.

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Other events of 1644
History of China • Timeline • Years

Chinese political situation in 1644.

Incumbents

Ming dynasty – Chongzhen Emperor^[1]
Southern Ming - Hongguang Emperor
Qing dynasty – Shunzhi Emperor
- Co-regent: Dorgon
- Co-regent: Jirgalang
Shun dynasty – Li Zicheng

Events

Transition from Ming to Qing
- February and April 1644 - Battle of Beijing fought between forces of the Ming Dynasty and rebel forces led by Li Zicheng
- May 27 - Battle of Shanhai Pass

Births

Yang Jin (楊晉 ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter

Deaths

Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide

References

^ Hultengren, Irving A. "Chinese Ming Tombs -Chongzhen, emperors, concubines, generals and eunuchs". www.mingtombs.eu. Retrieved 2024-06-28.

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