KangXi was the third Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the second to rule all of China and is widely considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history. He came to the throne in 1661 succeeding Emperor Shunzhi and brought Formosa under Manchu rule and blocked Russian expansion in northeast Asia. He mediated a peace between the Nguyen and Trinh families in Vietnam, defeated Ming loyalists in the south and brought Mongolia into the Banner system. He dealt with an invasion of Tibet and was tolerant of Christianity until the Rites Controversy caused relations to cool. Great advances in art, culture and the national infrastructure were made during his reign, the longest in Chinese history and he was known for his intelligence and support for literacy and Confucianism. He died in 1722 at the age of 68 after 61 years and 305 days on the Dragon Throne.
From The Mad Monarchist (27 February 2012)
14 October 2023
MM Video: Kangxi Emperor
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