Kangxi (era)
Kangxi (康熙, 1662 ~ 1722) was the era name of the Kangxi Emperor (康熙帝), the Shengzu (聖祖) emperor of the Qing dynasty. It was used for about 61 years. It is the longest-used era name in China, and it marks the reign that opened the Kangqian Prosperity (康乾盛世), the last golden age of China's dynasties.
Introduced~Abolished 1662 ~ 1722Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
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- Introduced ~ Abolished
- 1662 ~ 1722
- State
- Qing (淸)
- Monarch
- Shengzu Kangxi Emperor Xuanye
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Kangxi (康熙, 1662 ~ 1722) was the era name of the Kangxi Emperor (康熙帝), the Shengzu (聖祖) emperor of the Qing dynasty. It was used for about 61 years.
It is the longest-used era name in China, and it marks the reign that opened the Kangqian Prosperity (康乾盛世), the last golden age among China's dynasties. "Kangxi" means peaceful harmony, and in fact the Kangxi Emperor devoted great effort to China's peaceful harmony during his reign. He established Qing prestige through the suppression of Oboi and the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, the conquest of Taiwan, and campaigns in Mongolia and Tibet.
Inception
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Under Shunzhi (順治) 18, on the 9th day of the 1st month (9 January)1 (Gregorian calendar 7 February 1661), the era name was set as Kangxi (康熙), and the era began on the 1st day of the following year, the 1st month (1 January)2 (Gregorian calendar 18 February 1662).3456
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In Kangxi (康熙) 61, on the 20th day of the 11th month (20 November)7 (Gregorian calendar 27 December 1722), the era name was set as Yongzheng (雍正), and the era began on the 1st day of the following year, the 1st month (1 January)8 (Gregorian calendar 5 February 1723).
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