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  Shunzhi Emperor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shunzhi Emperor (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661.
In the midst of much upheaval, the Manchus seized control of Beijing in June 1644, and in October of the same year the Shunzhi emperor's uncle, the chief regent Prince, proclaimed the Qing dynasty to be the legitimate successor to the Ming dynasty.
Therefore, although the Shunzhi emperor was not the founder of the Qing dynasty, he was the first Qing emperor of China.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shunzhi_Emperor_of_China   (669 words)

  
 Shunzhi Emperor -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In the midst of much upheaval, the Manchus seized control of Beijing in June 1644, and in October of the same year the Shunzhi emperor's uncle, the chief regent Prince, proclaimed the Qing dynasty to be the legitimate successor to the (The imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644) Ming dynasty.
The young emperor disliked his uncle, the chief regent Prince Dorgon, and after Dorgon's death in 1650 the emperor stripped both him and Dorgon's brother, (additional info and facts about Prince Dodo) Prince Dodo, of their titles, although he was only 12 years old at the time.
According to official sources, the Shunzhi Emperor died in 1661 of (A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars) smallpox.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sh/shunzhi_emperor.htm   (621 words)

  
 Eastern Imperial Tombs
Located at the foot of Changduan Mountain in the center of the mausoleum complex, Xiaoling Mausoleum is central to the Shunzhi mausoleum.
Emperor Shunzhi, who also went by the name Fu Lin (1636-1661), was the first emperor after the Qing court moved to present Beijing.
In the first year of Shunzhi's reign (1644), a peasant army led by Li Zicheng overthrew the Ming rule in Beijing, which was, in turn, betrayed by the traitor Wu Sangui; the Qing army then defeated Li Zicheng and occupied Beijing.
www.chinaculture.org /gb/en_travel/2004-05/19/content_47124_5.htm   (472 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features
Fulin, officially known as the Shunzhi emperor, died of smallpox in 1661 when he was not yet 23.
The exhibition is the first to concentrate exclusively on the Shunzhi period (1644-1661), which is the least known and documented of all Chinese porcelain wares.
Shunzhi porcelain is noted for colors in blue and white, and a multicolor scheme involving blue underglaze and five colored enamels.
starbulletin.com /2002/04/28/features/tswei.html   (706 words)

  
 Crunruh Books Shunzhi Porcelain 1664 - 1661: Treasures from an Unknown Reign
Shunzhi Porcelain 1664 - 1661: Treasures from an Unknown Reign
The Shunzhi era (1644-61), marking the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing, was a transitional period in Chinese history.
In the Shunzhi era, more than any other time in the last 500 years of Chinese porcelain, there was a strong emphasis on individual works of art, each one unique.
crunruh.zoovy.com /product/0295982136   (198 words)

  
 Chinese boys wear -- chronology the Manchus Qing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The first Manchu emperor, Shunzhi, only 1 year after bevoming emperor in 1645 ordered that pigtails (queues) should be worn in the style of the Manchu.
Shunzhi became emperor as a boy of 6 years.
After his uncle died, Shunzhi was still boy, was influenced by both court eunuchs and Buddhist priests.
histclo.hispeed.com /country/other/china/chron/cc-man.html   (2565 words)

  
 phorum - Chinese Culture Forum at Asiawind - Re: What was the Emperor Shunzi Like?
From the time Shunzhi ascended the throne, at about 7 years of age, the imperial court was more or less controlled by Shunzhi¡¦s uncle, the regent Dorgon.
The imperial court was expected to make the calendar for the country and Shunzhi wanted as accurate a calendar as possible to reinforce his mandate to rule.
Shunzhi died in 1661, shortly after the death of his beloved consort; not the empress as Erwin states in his post.
www.asiawind.com /forums/read.php?f=2&i=476&t=460&v=f   (763 words)

  
 Romance of the Forbidden City (Shen Gong Yuan)
Emperor Shunzhi was stunned at Dong's beauty and the Empress Dowager wasted no time to arrange Dong's adoption by a senior Manchu official and then a wedding for Dong and her son.
Enraged at Dorgan's cruelty and arrogant regency, Emperor Shunzhi summoned Hong and Jirgalang to plot for the downfall of Dorgan.
Emperor Shunzhi arrived too late to her rescue and left the palace to become a monk in despair.
www.geocities.com /youminweb/SGY_E.htm   (711 words)

  
 Treasures From an Unknown Reign: Shunzi Porcelain - Crow Collection of Asian Art - Absolutearts.com
Treasures from an Unknown Reign: Shunzhi Porcelain proves that, in fact, innovative and beautiful objects were made in response to demand from the literati (scholars) and merchants on China‚s east coast.
While only a few porcelains were dated from the late Ming dynasty (immediately preceding Shunzhi‚s reign), and from the Kangxi era (the second Qing dynasty emperor who succeeded Shunzhi), the few interim years were uncharted.
The Shunzhi potter-painter excelled in the development of a landscape painting type known as "master-of-the-rocks" and also depicted narrative themes based on plays, novels and folktales from Chinese history.
www.absolutearts.com /artsnews/2002/10/02/30343.html   (872 words)

  
 1661 . 1661 . January 6 . Shunzhi Emperor . Covenanter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
George Monck s Coldstream Guards regiment defeats them February 5 - The Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China dies and is succeeded by his son the Kangxi Emperor.
February 5 - Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China March 1 - Richard Zouch, English jurist b.
The Shunzhi Emperor of China, Grand Khan of the Mongols March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?
www.uk.fraquisanto.net /1661   (492 words)

  
 Oboi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He achieved great merit having saved the life of Shunzhi Emperor in battle.
After the demise of Emperor Shunzhi, he together with Sonin, Ebilun and Suksaha were appointed senior ministers to assist in the day to day runing of the imperial court until young emperor, Hiowan Yei (Kangxi Emperor) reached sixteen.
The four senior ministers, however, split into factions and wrestle for power.
encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/o/ob/oboi.html   (232 words)

  
 Gallery Guide ... Portal to the fine arts!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Alexandria, VA -- Art Services International is pleased to announce a major exhibition of 87 porcelain objects produced during the reign of Shunzhi (1644-61), a child-emperor and the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China.
Until the 1980s, Shunzhi's reign had been neglected by scholars and researchers in China and the West because, during his era, exports were reduced and Imperial porcelain was not produced.
The Shunzhi potter-painter excelled in the development of landscape painting known as "Master of the Rocks," and also depicted narrative themes based on plays, novels, and stories from Chinese history.
www.gallery-guide.com /2002-02/pressreleases/artservices.asp   (1033 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Shunzhi Emperor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Like the Mongols, the Manchus were simply called by given name but they had their own clan names (hala in Manchu).
A regent during the early reign of Chinese Emperor Kang Xi who was put to death by Oboi.
Ebilun was an assistant minister appointed by the Chinese Emperor Shunzhi for his successor, Emperor Kang Xi during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shunzhi-Emperor   (2177 words)

  
 1661 - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London.
February 5 - The Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China dies and is succeeded by his son the Kangxi Emperor.
February 5 - The Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China.
open-encyclopedia.com /1661   (216 words)

  
 shunzhi emperor - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
shunzhi emperor - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
The Shunzhi Emperor of China, Grand Khan of the Mongols (March 15, 1638–February 5, 1661?) was the second emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper from 1644 to 1661.
The young emperor disliked his uncle, the chief regent Prince Dorgon, and after Dorgon's death in 1650 the emperor stripped both him and Dorgon's brother, Prince Dodo, of their titles, although he was only 12 years old at the time.
www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/Shunzhi-Emperor   (522 words)

  
 TRANSITIONAL B/W Jar, SHUNZHI, 17thC.
The jar is substantially potted and the dense, fine porcelain gives it considerable weight for its size.
Shunzhi and Transitional porcelains, until recently, have never had much in the way of published academic research but recent exhibitions and publications have led to a dramatic upsurge of interest in this fascinating period at the very beginning of the Qing dynasty.
The jar is absolutely perfect, no chips, cracks or restored parts.
www.trocadero.com /paha/items/128270/item128270.html   (249 words)

  
 GGMQS1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
(Qing Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain from the Shunzhi and Kangxi Reigns).
339 truly beautiful examples held in the superb collection of the Gugong Museum in Beijing and dating from the Shunzhi and Kangxi reigns are illustrated in colour and described.
Practically all the pieces are shown in multiple views, often with close-up detail, and including bases, base marks and reign marks.
www.hanshan.com /g/GGMQS1.HTM   (93 words)

  
 shunzhi emperor of china
Emperor Shunzhi was the second Qing emperor (as the emperor of the Chinese part of the empire, he was the first emperor of the dynasty).
In 1644, Manchu people finally seized the control of the whole China and Shunzhi made the declaration that Qin Dynasty had became the true successor of Ming Dynasty under Mandate of Heaven.
Therefore although he was not the founder of Qing Dynasty, he was referred to as the first emperor of Qin Dynasty of China.
www.fact-library.com /shunzhi_emperor_of_china.html   (347 words)

  
 History of China, 1600 to 1987   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Dorgon, as regent for the child emperor Shunzhi, ordered all men to shave their foreheads and wear a queue within ten days or die.
Within twenty-five years, the Manchus confiscate 5 million acres of land resulting in wide spread chaos and devastation of the former Chinese farmers.
Shunzhi took over the reins at the age of thirteen when Dorgon died in 1650 on a hunting trip.
www.paulnoll.com /China/History/history-China-Noll-part1.html   (2081 words)

  
 Oboi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He achieved merit having saved the life of Shunzhi in battle.
From the reign of Hong Taiji Oboi distinguished himself in battles against He was given the title "baturu" (hero).
After the demise of Emperor Shunzhi he with Sonin Ebilun and Suksaha were appointed senior ministers to assist the day to day runing of the court until young emperor Hiowan Yei (Kangxi Emperor) reached sixteen.
www.freeglossary.com /Oboi_Baturu   (440 words)

  
 Phoenix Art Museum - Secret World of the Forbidden City: Splendors from China's Imperial Palace
The ninth son of Abahai, the great ruler of Manchuria, Shunzhi became the first Emperor of the Qing dynasty.
Dorgon exercised absolute authority until he died in 1650.
His major accomplishment was increasing the number of Chinese officials serving in the Manchu government.
www.phxart.org /stage/pastexhibitions/whoswho.asp   (1092 words)

  
 Dorgon - China-related Topics DM-DP - China-Related Topics
When the Ming Dynasty was destroyed by Li Zicheng, he invaded China proper with collaboration from Wu Sangui and defeated Li.
He took Beijing in 1644 and welcomed Shunzhi Emperor of ChinaShunzhi Emperor (Fulin).
As the dictator he could succeed to the throne, but he was always loyal to his nephew Shunzhi Emperor.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Dorgon   (324 words)

  
 Imperial Elegance: Chinese Ceramics from the Asia Society's Rockefeller Collection
She makes full use of archaeological reports to show how differing geographical areas, materials and developing technology all shaped the evolution of Chinese ceramics.
Shunzhi was named the first emperor of the Qing dynasty in 1644 after the Manchu conquered Beijing.
In the chaotic last years of the Ming dynasty, the kilns at Jingdezhen, the center of porcelain production, had continued to operate despite a lack of imperial orders and a shrinking export trade.This catalogue is full of new findings from the Shunzhi era.
www.asiasociety.org /asiastore/f-imp_ele.html   (937 words)

  
 Popular historian calls for"accurate" history_china_English_SINA.com
For example, whether Emperor Shunzhi gave up his throne to become a monk after his beloved concubine died, or how Emperor Yongzheng successfully ascended to the throne.
The historian concentrated on the character of each Qing Dynasty emperor."Their personalties had crucial impacts on the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty," Yan said.
In the scholar's opinion, Nurhachi was the"founding father," Huangtaiji(the eighth son of Nurhachi) was a"reformer," Shunzhi was"self-indulgent," Kangxi was"keen on study," Yongzheng was"industrious," Qianlong was"a poet," Jiaqing was"mediocre," Daoguang was"good for nothing," Xianfeng"cowardly," Tongzhi"naughty," Guangxu"unlucky," and Xuantong was"not worth mentioning."
english.sina.com /china/1/2005/1115/53498.html   (605 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Shunzhi Emperor of China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Shunzhi Emperor of China
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Shunzhi Emperor of China; all previous versions may be viewed here.
They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Shunzhi_Emperor_of_China   (813 words)

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