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Also Known As Qing Shengzu • Elhe Taifin • Rendi • Xuanye • K’ang-hsi • Shengzu
Born May 4, 1654 • Beijing • China
Died December 20, 1722 (aged 68) • Beijing • China
Title / Office emperor (1661-1722), China
House / Dynasty Qing dynasty
Notable Family Members father Shunzhi • son Yongzheng
Role In Chinese Rites Controversy • Revolt of the Three Feudatories • Treaty of Nerchinsk
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