The Prince of Jingjiang: An Imperial Dynasty's Noble Lineage
Explore the history, structure, and prominent figures of a unique princely peerage established during the Ming Dynasty.
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The Peerage Unveiled
A Royal Title
The Prince of Jingjiang (้ๆฑ็) was a distinguished princely peerage established during the Ming dynasty. It represented a unique position within the Chinese nobility, created by the Hongwu Emperor.
Establishment
This peerage was created in 1370 by the Hongwu Emperor, marking it as the tenth princely peerage established during his reign.
Seat of Power
The princedom was based in Guilin (ๆกๆ), serving as the administrative and residential center for the Prince of Jingjiang and his court.
Status
The Princedom of Jingjiang is now extinct. The title ceased to exist around 1650, marking the end of this particular lineage within the imperial structure.
Seeds of Nobility
The Hongwu Emperor's Decree
The foundation of the Prince of Jingjiang peerage was laid by the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming dynasty. He established this title in 1370, intending it for members of the imperial clan.
The First Holder
The inaugural Prince of Jingjiang was Zhu Shouqian (ๆฑๅฎ่ฐฆ). He was the grandnephew of the Hongwu Emperor, tracing his lineage through the Emperor's eldest brother, Zhu Xinglong.
A Unique Standing
Title Structure
Uniquely, the Prince of Jingjiang title comprised two Chinese characters, a characteristic typically associated with second-rank princedoms. However, despite this nomenclature, it was officially recognized as a first-rank princely peerage, setting it apart from other titles.
Titles for Other Members
While the heir apparent was styled as the Hereditary Prince, other non-inheriting male members of the Jingjiang line received titles such as "bulwark general" or "supporter general." Female members were styled as "county lady" or "village lady," deviating from the more common "commandery prince/princess" titles found in other first-rank peerages.
Generations and Descendants
Generational Poetry
The Hongwu Emperor bestowed a generation poem to guide the naming of descendants. Initially, this poem was followed until the "Heng" and "Ruo" generations during the Ming dynasty. Later, during the Jiaqing Emperor's era, the surviving descendants completed this cycle and created a new poem to continue the naming tradition.
Key Figures
The lineage includes numerous princes who held the title over centuries. Notable figures include the first Prince Zhu Shouqian, and subsequent princes such as Zhu Zanyi (Prince Daoxi), Zhu Zuojing (Prince Zhuangjian), and Zhu Renchang (Prince Kangxi).
The Imperial Tree
Visualizing the Dynasty
The intricate lineage of the Prince of Jingjiang can be visualized through a detailed family tree, illustrating the succession of titles and relationships across generations.
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| Zhu Shizhen ๆฑไธ็ Emperor Renzu Chun ไป็ฅๆทณ็ๅธ (posthumously honoured) |
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| Zhu Xinglong ๆฑ่้ d. 1344 Prince of Nanchang ๅๆ็ (title posthumously) |
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| Zhu Shouqian ๆฑๅฎ่ฌ 1361 โ 1392 Prince of Jingjiang 1 ้ๆฑ็ 1370 โ 1380, 1387 (title stripped) |
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| Zhu Zanyi ๆฑ่ฅๅ 1382 โ 1408 Prince Daoxi of Jingjiang 2 ้ๆฑๆผๅ็ 1400, 1403 โ 1489 |
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| Zhu Zuojing ๆฑไฝๆฌ 1404 โ 1469 Prince Zhuangjian of Jingjiang 3 ้ๆฑ่็ฐก็ 1411 โ 1469 |
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| Zhu Xiangcheng ๆฑ็ธๆฟ d. 1458 Prince Huaishun of Jingjiang ้ๆฑๆท้ ็ (title posthumously) |
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| Zhu Guiyu ๆฑ่ฆ่ฃ 1453 โ 1489 Prince Zhaohe of Jingjiang 4 ้ๆฑๆญๅ็ 1471 โ 1489 |
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| Zhu Yueqi ๆฑ็ดๆ 1475 โ 1516 Prince Duanyi of Jingjiang 5 ้ๆฑ็ซฏๆฟ็ 1490 โ 1516 |
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| Zhu Jingfu ๆฑ้่ขฑ 1493 โ 1525 Prince Ansu of Jingjiang 6 ้ๆฑๅฎ่ ็ 1518 โ 1525 |
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| Zhu Bangning ๆฑ้ฆๅฏง 1513 โ 1572 Prince Gonghui of Jingjiang 7 ้ๆฑๆญๆ ็ 1527 โ 1572 |
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| Zhu Renchang ๆฑไปๆ 1532 โ 1582 Prince Kangxi of Jingjiang 8 ้ๆฑๅบทๅ็ 1575 โ 1582 |
Zhu Rensheng ๆฑไปๆ 1538 โ 1609 Prince Xianding of Jingjiang 10 ้ๆฑๆฒๅฎ็ 1592 โ 1609 |
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| Zhu Lรผdร o ๆฑๅฑฅ้ 1572 โ 1590 Prince Wenyu of Jingjiang 9 ้ๆฑๆบซ่ฃ็ 1585 โ 1590 |
Zhu Lรผxiang ๆฑๅฑฅ็ฅฅ 1556 โ 1596 Hereditary Prince of Jingjiang ้ๆฑไธๅญ |
Zhu Lวchรน ๆฑๅฑฅๆ 1568 โ 1635 Prince Rongmu of Jingjiang 11 ้ๆฑๆฆฎ็ฉ็ 1612 โ 1635 |
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| Zhu Hengyin ๆฑไบจๆน 1595 โ 1650 Prince of Jingjiang 13 ้ๆฑ็ 1646 โ 1650 |
Zhu Hengjia ๆฑไบจๅ 1538 โ 1646 Prince of Jingjiang 12 ้ๆฑ็ 1638 โ 1646 |
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| Zhu Ruochun ๆฑ่ฅๆทณ Hereditary Prince of Jingjiang ้ๆฑไธๅญ |
Zhu Ruoji ๆฑ่ฅๆฅต 1642 โ 1707 Hereditary Prince of Jingjiang ้ๆฑไธๅญ |
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Legend
Enduring Influence
Artistic Descendant
The lineage of the Prince of Jingjiang extended beyond imperial service. Notably, the renowned Chinese landscape painter Shitao (็ณๆฟค), active in the early Qing Dynasty, was a descendant of this noble line.
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