Geng Jingzhong

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Geng Jingzhong
Prince of Jingnan
Reign1671-1681
PredecessorGeng Jimao
Successortitle abolished

Geng Jingzhong (Chinese: 耿精忠; pinyin: Gěng Jīngzhōng; Wade–Giles: Keng Ching-chung; died 1682) was a powerful military commander of the early Qing dynasty. He inherited the title of "King/Prince of Jingnan" (靖南王) from his father Geng Jimao, who had inherited it from Jingzhong's grandfather Geng Zhongming.

The "Dolo efu" (和碩額駙) rank was given to husbands of Qing princesses. Geng Jingmao managed to have both his sons Geng Jingzhong and Geng Zhaozhong (耿昭忠) become court attendants under the

Hooge's (a son of Hong Taiji) daughter marrying Geng Jingzhong.[1] Geng Juzhong married Princess Heshou Roujia (和硕柔嘉公主) of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan and daughter of Prince Yolo (岳樂), Prince An.[2]

Map showing the Revolt of the Three Feudatories

Firmly entrenched as a quasi independent ruler in

slow slicing for treason
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Geng Jingzhong's brother Geng Juzhong was in Beijing with the Qing court with the Kangxi Emperor during the rebellion and was not punished by the Kangxi Emperor for his brother's revolt. Geng Juzhong died of natural causes in 1687. Geng Juzhong was a Third Class Viscount (三等子).

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  3. ^ Frederic E. Wakeman (ed.). Telling Chinese History: A Selection of Essays. p. 121.
Royal titles
Preceded by Prince of Jingnan
1671–1681
Succeeded by
title abolished