Chuntai Explained

Chuntai
Prince Kang of the First Rank
Chinese: 和碩康親王
Succession:Prince Kang of the First Rank
Reign:1697–1709
Reign-Type:Tenure
Predecessor:Giyesu
Successor:Chong'an
Birth Date:5 September 1683
House:Aisin Gioro
Full Name:Chuntai (椿泰)
Posthumous Name:Prince Kangdao of the First Rank (康悼親王)
Spouse:Lady Usun
Issue:Chong'an
Father:Giyesu
Mother:Lady Donggo

Chuntai (椿泰; 5 September 1683 - 20 June 1709) was Qing dynasty imperial prince as the fifth son of Giyesu, Huse's grandson and Daišan's great grandson.[1]

Life

Chuntai was born on 5 September 1683 to lady Donggo, second primary princess consort Kangliang.[2] Chuntai inherited the title of Prince Kang of the First Rank after father's death in 1697.[3]

Involvement in Maci's incident

When Yunreng was deposed for the first time after being implicated in Songgotu's case of attempt to murder Kangxi Emperor, Chuntai requested the emperor to pardon Yunreng (it was discovered that Yunreng was a victim of witchcraft).[4] After Yunreng was reinstated as a Crown Prince, Chuntai was ordered to interrogate Maci following the imperial decree on recall from official position for the affiliation with Yunsi (Maci supported Yunsi's candidature as Crown Prince in 1708).[5] Maci's brothers were stripped of their positions, while wives of Maci were sent to Heilongjiang and sold into slavery.[6]

Personal qualities

Chuntai was described as generous and tolerant person. Chuntai had also interest in Chinese opera - he specialised in Liuheqiang (六合枪) and dance with Alebard. His force was object of speculations - it was said that Chuntai could attack 10 people simultaneously.[7]

Death and succession

Chuntai died on 20 June 1709, posthumously honoured as Prince Kang Dao of the First Rank (康悼親王).[8] He was succeeded by the eldest son, Chong'an.[9] After Chong'an's death, the title was passed to Ba'ertu and then back to his descendants.[10]

Family

Chuntai's primary consort was lady Usun, daughter of fourth rank literary official Zhuduna (朱杜纳).

Notes and References

  1. Book: 爱新觉罗家族全书. 8. 36,94.
  2. Web site: 详细资料介绍_爱新觉罗宗谱网. 2021-04-01. www.axjlzp.com.
  3. Book: 《清实录康熙朝实录》. 191.
  4. Book: Chen/陈, Li/力. 中国野史集粹/Series of Chinese Secret History. 巴蜀书社. 2000. 5. 552.
  5. Book: Yin/印, Luanzhang/鸾章. 清鉴纲目/A view of the judiciary system of the Qing. 岳麓书社. 1987. 238.
  6. Book: 《清实录康熙朝实录》. 124.
  7. Book: Gao, Yang. 'Dance in Spring Scenery'. 生活・讀書・新知三联书店. 2003. 3. 650.
  8. Book: Zhao, Erxun. Draft history of Qing. Diary.. 1928.
  9. Book: Yang/杨, Jianbai/坚白. 25 chronicles. 岳麓书社. 1989. 541.
  10. Book: Sima/司马, Chaojun/朝军. 文献辨伪新探/Newer view of historical literature. Beijing Book Co. Inc.. 2018.
  11. Web site: 详细资料介绍_爱新觉罗宗谱网. 2021-04-01. www.axjlzp.com.