Royalty · 1654–1722

Kangxi Emperor

Third emperor of the Qing dynasty who ruled China for decades

Did you know?He was a keen scholar of Western science and invited Jesuit missionaries to teach him mathematics and astronomy.

The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper.

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Age at death: 68
Years since death: 303

Born: May 4, 1654 · Beijing, People's Republic of China
Died: December 20, 1722
Cause of death: Smallpox
Nationality: Qing dynasty
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: Shunzhi Emperor
Mother: Empress Xiaokangzhang
Spouses: Consort Cheng (Kangxi), Consort Chun Yu Qin, Consort Ding, Consort Hui, of the Bo'erjijite clan, Consort Hui, of the Wula Nala clan, Consort Liang, Consort Ping, Consort Rong, Consort Shunyimi, Consort Yi, Empress Xiaochengren, Empress Xiaogongren
Children: Yongzheng Emperor, Changhua, Changsheng, Chenghu, Chengqing, Chengrui, Kurun Princess Wenxian, Princess Duanjing of the Second Rank, Princess Dunke of the Second Rank, Princess Quejing, Princess Wenke of the Second Rank, Sayinchahun

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