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Dorgon

1612–1650 · 17th century · Also known as Prince Rui

Dorgon was a Manchu prince, a son of Nurhaci, who served as regent for the young Shunzhi Emperor from 1643 to 1650. In 1644 he allied with the Ming general Wu Sangui, defeated the rebel Li Zicheng at Shanhai Pass and occupied Beijing, making it the Qing capital. He imposed the queue hairstyle on Han men and directed the conquest of southern China until his death.

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