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Enthronement in Beijing
- When
- November 1644
- Where
- Beijing
The Shunzhi Emperor was enthroned as emperor of China in Beijing in November 1644.
Following the collapse of the Ming dynasty, the Shunzhi Emperor was formally enthroned in Beijing in November 1644. This event established him as the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper, transitioning the Qing state from a regional power to a Chinese imperial regime.
Sources
- Shunzhi Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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