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Geng Jimao

Type Figure Region China Time 1604–1674 Also known as Xianzhi

An early Qing military general and son of Geng Zhongming, he inherited the title Prince Jingnan in the Shunzhi reign, co-governed Guangdong with Shan…

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  1. 1634–1649Liaodong · LiaoningSon of Geng Zhongming, he followed his father in leading his troops to submit to the Qing and took part in the crossing of the pass. After Geng Zhongming took his own life for his crimes, Geng Jimao succeeded to his post and led the old troops south on campaign.
  2. 1652–1661Guangzhou · GuangdongHe inherited the title Prince Jingnan and, together with Prince Pingnan Shang Kexi, divided the defense of Guangdong. He pacified various localities in Guangdong, suppressed Southern Ming remnants and popular uprisings, and established Qing rule over Lingnan in the early Qing.
  3. 1662–1674Guangzhou · GuangdongHe continued to defend Guangdong, and his son Geng Jingzhong, now grown, participated in military affairs. During this period Guangdong was an important port for early Qing foreign trade, and the marcher princes' power grew steadily, planting the seeds of the later Revolt of the Three Feudatories. He died in Guangzhou in 1671, and his son Geng Jingzhong succeeded to the title.

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