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Born on the 28th of November 1592, Hong Taiji was the eighth emperor of the Qing dynasty and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper. Ascending to the throne in 1626, he embarked on a series of military campaigns that significantly expanded the Qing territories, particularly in Mongolia and Korea. Additionally, Hong Taiji reformed the administrative and military systems, consolidating the foundation of the Qing dynasty.