# Canonical recap data for Kangxi Emperor Ascends Qing Dynasty (1661)
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title: Kangxi Emperor Ascends Qing Dynasty
subtitle: The succession of China's longest-reigning emperor marked the consolidation of Qing power and ushered in a century of unprecedented prosperity.
recapType: global_event
eventStatus: concluded
startDate: 1661-01-01
datePrecision: year
year: 1661
decade: 1660
country:
name: China
slug: china
summaryShort: The Kangxi Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign of 61 years makes him the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history and one of the longest-reigning rulers in his
summaryLong: The Kangxi Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign of 61 years makes him the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history and one of the longest-reigning rulers in history. He is considered one of China's greatest emperors.
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heroImageCredit: Wikipedia · "Kangxi Emperor"
importance: 70
sourceConfidence: 75
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  title: Kangxi Emperor
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categories:
- election
metaDescription: "The Kangxi Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing "
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