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 …

Dec 16, 2025 · Kangxi was the second emperor (reigned 1661–1722) of the Qing (Manchu) dynasty (1644–1911/12). To the Chinese empire he added areas north of the Amur River (Heilong Jiang) and …

The Kangxi Emperor ordered the compiling of the most complete dictionary of Chinese characters ever put together, The Kangxi Dictionary. He also invented a very useful and effective Chinese calendar.

Emperor Kangxi was the second emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty. He ruled the empire from 1661 to 1722. Kangxi, born Xuanye, was one of the longest-reigning emperors in dynastic history.

Kangxi emperor was the fourth Qing emperor, ruling China from February 5, 1661, to December 20, 1722. He was the second to reign over the entirety of the country as part of the Manchu-led Qing …

Kangxi was one of the longest-reigning emperors during China’s Qing dynasty. He came to the throne at the age of 8, was in charge of all affairs by the age of 14 and passed away at the age of 69.

Emperor Kangxi was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, ruling from 1661 to 1722. His reign is known for its political stability, territorial expansion, and efforts to integrate Han Chinese culture into …

The 268-year duration of the Qing dynasty was dominated by the rule of two monarchs: the Kangxi Emperor, who reigned from 1662 to 1722, and his grandson, the Qianlong Emperor, who reigned …

The man most responsible for accomplishing this was the Kangxi Emperor. After achieving his independence from several powerful regents, the Kangxi Emperor immediately began to recruit …

The Kangxi Emperor died in 1722, after a reign of 61 years – the longest reign of any emperor of China, and regarded by most scholars as one of the most successful.