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Which emperor was the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper?

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  • Shunzhi Emperor

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The Shunzhi Emperor, also known as Fulin, was the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper. He ascended to the throne at the age of six in 1644, after his father, the founding emperor of the Qing dynasty, passed away. His reign was marked by the consolidation of Qing rule over China, the suppression of rebellions, and the establishment of the capital in Beijing.
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