Events from the year 1644 in China.
Incumbents Ming dynasty – Chongzhen Emperor Southern Ming - Hongguang Emperor Qing dynasty – Shunzhi Emperor Co-regent: Dorgon Co-regent: Jirgalang Shun dynasty – Li Zicheng
Events Transition from Ming to Qing February and April 1644 - Battle of Beijing fought between forces of the Ming Dynasty and rebel forces led by Li Zicheng May 27 - Battle of Shanhai Pass
Births Yang Jin (楊晉 ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter
Deaths Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide
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