Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of China
Role range: 1908-1912
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hsuan Tung Biography and Timeline
Follow Hsuan Tung through 13 dated historical records for China.
Hsuan Tung, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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1908–1912Years on this page
1908
1911
Abdication
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Role range: 1911-1912 – 1908-1912
Coup
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Role range: 1911-1912 – 1908-1912
Rebellion of Kuomingtang
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Role range: 1911-1912 – 1908-1912
Rebellion of Rebels in Wuhan
A rebellion begins in Wuhan against the Manchu Dynasty
Role range: 1908-1912
Constitution of China
The Emperors sole power will be to appoint a Prime Minister. The Emperor agrees to a constitution as demanded by the republican National Assembly. Parliament will control treaties & budgets
Role range: 1908-1912
National Assembly
The Emperor agrees to a constitution as demanded by the republican National Assembly
Role range: 1908-1912
Battle of Nanking
Defeated by the Republicans
Capture of Shanghai
The republicans capture the garrison at Shanghai
Role range: 1908-1912
Siege of Canton
A republican Government is declared in Canton
Role range: 1908-1912
Siege of Shanghai
The republicans capture the garrison at Shanghai
Role range: 1908-1912
Siege of Yangtze
The naval commander in the Yangtze transfers his loyalties & fleet to the republicans
Role range: 1908-1912
1912
Abdication
Brings an end to the Manchu Dynasty
Role range: 1911-1912
Records, sources and methodology
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