1644 in China

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Events from the year 1644 in China.

Incumbents

• Ming dynasty – Chongzhen Emperor
• Southern Ming - Hongguang Emperor
• Qing dynasty – Shunzhi Emperor
  • Co-regent: Dorgon
  • Co-regent: Jirgalang
• Shun dynasty – Li Zicheng

Events

• Transition from Ming to Qing
  • February and April 1644 -
    Battle of Beijing
    fought between forces of the Ming Dynasty and rebel forces led by Li Zicheng
  • May 27 - Battle of Shanhai Pass

Births

• Yang Jin (楊晉 ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter

Deaths

• Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide