Crisis
Beginning of droughts which precipitate the end of the Ming Dynasty
Role range: 1627-1644
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Chung Chen Biography and Timeline
Follow Chung Chen through 4 dated historical records for China.
Chung Chen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1627–1644Years on this page
1627
1644
Death of Chung Chen
The Ming Dynasty, which has dominated China since the 1380s, comes to an end
Role range: 1627-1644
Death of Chung Chen
Hangs himself after the rebel leader Li Dzucheng captures Beijing
Role range: 1627-1644
Capture of Beijing
The rebel leader Li Dzucheng captures Beijing
Records, sources and methodology
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