Chung ChenApril 1644
The Ming Dynasty, which has dominated China since the 1380s, comes to an end
China · House / House of Ming. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Ming Dynasty, which has dominated China since the 1380s, comes to an end
Hangs himself after the rebel leader Li Dzucheng captures Beijing
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