1644 in China
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Events from the year 1644 in China.
Incumbents
[edit]- Ming dynasty – Chongzhen Emperor[1]
- Southern Ming - Hongguang Emperor
- Qing dynasty – Shunzhi Emperor
- Shun dynasty – Li Zicheng
Events
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Yang Jin (楊晉 ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter
Deaths
[edit]- Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide
References
[edit]- ^ Hultengren, Irving A. "Chinese Ming Tombs -Chongzhen, emperors, concubines, generals and eunuchs". www.mingtombs.eu. Retrieved 2024-06-28.