Prince of Qin (Ming dynasty) explained

Prince of Qin was a first-rank princely peerage of the Ming dynasty. The princedom was created by the Hongwu Emperor for his second son, Zhu Shuang.

See main article: Vassals princes of Ming dynasty.

Generation names / poem

The generation poem given by Hongwu Emperor was:

The mainline members used the poem until the name "Cun" (存), which was the same generation as Tianqi Emperor and Chongzhen Emperor.

Princedom of Qin

Princedom of Qin 秦王
Creation Date:	1378
Creation:	first creation
First Holder:	Zhu Shuang, Prince Min
Last Holder:	Zhu Cunfu, 16th Prince of Qin
Status:	Extinct
Extinction Date:	1649

• - Prince of Qin
• - Hereditary Prince of Qin

• Zhu Shuang (Chinese: 朱樉; 3 Dec 1356 – 9 Apr 1395) (1st), Hongwu Emperor's second son. He was made Prince of Qin in 1370 by his father and took his fief in 1378, which was located at Xi'an. His full posthumous name was Prince Min of Qin (秦愍王)
  • Zhu Shangbing (Chinese: 朱尚炳; 25 Nov 1380 – 21 Apr 1412) (2nd), Zhu Shuang's eldest son, he succeeded the princedom from 1395 to 1412. His full posthumous name was Prince Yin of Qin (秦隱王)
    • Zhu Zhijun (Chinese: 朱志均; 1403–1426) (4th), Zhu Shangbing's eldest son from his secondary consort. He initially was made a second-rank prince under the title Prince of Weinan Comm. (渭南郡王) from 1403 to 1424. He succeeded the princedom from 1424 to 1426. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his younger full-brother. His full posthumous name was Prince Huai of Qin (秦懷王)
    • Zhu Zhigeng (Chinese: 朱志堩; 1404–1424) (3rd), Zhu Shuang's second son and eldest son from his primary consort. He succeeded the princedom from 1412 to 1424. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his elder half-brother. His full posthumous name was Prince Xi of Qin (秦僖王)
    • Zhu Zhiqie (Chinese: 朱志; 1404–1455) (5th), Zhu Shuang's third son. He initially was made a second-rank prince under the title Prince of Fuping Comm. (富平郡王) from 1422 to 1428. He succeeded the princedom from 1428 to 1455. His full posthumous name was Prince Kang of Qin (秦康王)
      • Zhu Gongming, Zhu Zhiqie's eldest son. He was made Prince of Lintong Comm. in his lifetime. He was posthumously honoured as a Prince of Qin under the posthumous title "Prince An of Qin" (秦安王) after his grandson succeeded the princedom of Qin.
        • Zhu Chengrun, Zhu Gongming's eldest son. He was made a defender general under the designation of Prince of Lintong Comm. He was posthumously honoured as a Prince of Qin under the posthumous title "Prince Gong of Qin" (秦恭王) after his great-grandson succeeded the princedom of Qin.
          • Zhu Bingfu, Zhu Chengrun's second son. He was made a bulwark general under the designation of Prince of Lintong Comm. He was posthumously honoured as a Prince of Qin under the posthumous title "Prince Shun of Qin" (秦順王) after his grandson succeeded the princedom of Qin.
            • Zhu Weilian, Zhu Bingfu's second son. He was made a supporter general under the designation of Prince of Lintong Comm. He was posthumously honoured as Prince of Qin under the posthumous title "Prince Duan of Qin" (秦端王) after his son succeeded the princedom.
              • Zhu Huaiquan (Chinese: 朱懷埢; 1524–1566) (10th). He initially was made a defender lieutenant under the designation of Prince of Lintong Comm. He succeeded the princedom from 1548 to 1566. His full posthumous name was Prince Xuan of Qin (秦宣王)
                • Zhu Jingrong (Chinese: 朱敬鎔; 1541–1576) (11th), Zhu Huaiquan's eldest son. He initially was made a second-rank prince under the title Prince of Longde Comm. (隆德郡王) from 1550 to 1569. He succeeded the princedom from 1569 to 1576. His full posthumous name was Prince Jing of Qin (秦靖王)
                  • Zhu Yihan (Chinese: 朱誼澏; d.1586) (12th), Zhu Jingrong's eldest son. He was designated hereditary prince in 1575 and succeeded the princedom from 1581 to 1586. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his younger brother. His full posthumous name was Prince Jing of Qin (秦敬王)
                  • Zhu Yihuan (Chinese: 朱誼漶) (13th), Zhu Jingrong's third son. He initially was made a supporter lieutenant in 1585, then promoted to the rank of second-rank prince under the title Prince of Ziyang Comm. (紫陽郡王). He succeeded the princedom from 1587 to before 1637. His posthumous name was Prince Su of Qin (秦肅王)
                    • Zhu Cunshu (朱存樞; 22 Feb 1592 - 29 Mar 1629), Zhu Yihuan's eldest son, was designated hereditary prince from 1616 to 1629, died before his father and sonlessly.
                    • Zhu Cunji (Chinese: 朱存機; 8 Sep 1595 - 17 Mar 1641) (14th), Zhu Yihuan's third son. He initially was made a supporter lieutenant in 1626, then promoted to the rank of commandery prince. He was designated hereditary prince in 1629 and succeeded the princedom from 1637 to 1641. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his younger brother. His full posthumous name was Prince Jing of Qin (秦景王)
                    • Zhu Cunji (Chinese: 朱存極; d.1643) (15th), initially was made a supporter lieutenant in 1626, then promoted to the rank of commandery prince. He succeeded the princedom from 1641 and surrendered to Li Zicheng in 1643. He later surrenders to Qing dynasty in 1644 and was executed by the Qing court in May 1646, at Caishikou Execution Grounds. He had no child or posthumous name.
                    • Zhu Cunfu (Chinese: 朱存[[File:木八金缺字.svg|14px]]; d.1649; 16th), he initially was honoured as Prince of Hanzhong Comm. (漢中郡王) by Sun Shoufa (Chinese: 孫守法) from 1645 to 1649. He was then honoured as the Prince of Qin in 1649 by Zhao Ronggui (Chinese: 趙榮貴). He plunged himself at Zishui River (Chinese: 紫水河).^[1] He had no child or posthumous name.
                • Zhu Jingzhen (朱敬鉁; 2 Jan 1555 - 14 Jan 1560), Zhu Huaiquan's second son, died to smallpox and was posthumously created the title of hereditary prince.
        • Zhu Chengcan, Zhu Gongming's fourth son and eldest son from his primary consort. He succeeded the second-rank Princedom of Lintong Comm. He was posthumously honoured as a Prince of Qin under the posthumous title "Prince Zhuang of Qin" (秦莊王) after his second son succeeded the princedom of Qin.
          • Zhu Bingshuang (Chinese: 朱秉欆; 1481–1501) (8th), Zhu Chengcan's second son. He initially succeeded the second-rank princedom of Lintong Comm. He then succeeded the princedom of Qin from 1500 to 1501. His full posthumous name was Prince Zhao of Qin (秦昭王)
            • Zhu Weichao (Chinese: 朱惟焯; 1499–1544) (9th), he succeeded the princedom from 1510 to 1544. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his second cousin once removed, Zhu Huaiquan. His full posthumous name was Prince Ding of Qin (秦定王)
      • Zhu Gongxi (Chinese: 朱公錫; 1437–1486) (6th), Zhu Zhiqie's fourth son and eldest son from his primary consort. He succeeded the princedom from 1458 to 1486. His full posthumous name was Prince Hui of Qin (秦惠王)
        • Zhu Chengyong (Chinese: 朱誠泳; 1454 - 1498) (7th), Zhu Gongxi's last surviving son. He initially was made a second-rank prince under the title Prince of Zhen'an Comm. (鎮安郡王) from 1468 to 1488. He succeeded the princedom from 1488 to 1498. He died childlessly and was succeeded by his first cousin once removed (see above). His full posthumous name was Prince Jian of Qin (秦簡王)

Cadet princedoms

The princedom of Qin has 20 cadet branches, four of these cadet princedoms' designation are unknown, and nine of these principalities had merged after the title holders succeeded the main line's princedom.

The princedom that has merged included:

• Prince of Weinan Comm. (渭南王), held by Zhu Zhijun, the 4th Prince of Qin, from 1403 to 1424
• Prince of Fuping Comm. (富平王), held by Zhu Zhiqie, the 5th Prince of Qin, from 1422 to 1428
• Prince of Lintong Comm. (see below), held by three princes until the third holder, Zhu Bingshuang, succeeded as the 8th Prince of Qin
• Prince of Zhen'an Comm. (鎮安王), held Zhu Chengyong, the 7th Prince of Qin, from 1468 to 1488
• Prince of Longde (隆德王), held by Zhu Jingrong, the 11th Prince of Qin, from 1550 to 1569
• Prince of Ziyang (紫陽王), held by Zhu Yihuan, the 13th Prince of Qin, from 1586 to 1587
• Designation unknown, held by Zhu Cunji, the 14th Prince of Qin, from some year during Tianqi Emperor's reign to 1629, before he was made the heir of the principality of Qin
• Designation unknown, held by Zhu Cunji, the 15th Prince of Qin, from some year during Tianqi Emperor's reign to 1641

While there were another two princedoms with unknown designation, both of them made from some year during Tianqi Emperor's reign persons who held them were:

• Zhu Cunbi (朱存楅), younger son of Zhu Yihuan, the 13th Prince of Qin
• Zhu Cunyi (朱存檥), younger son of Zhu Yihuan, the 13th Prince of Qin

Princedom of Yongxing Comm.

Prince of Yongxing Commandery (永興郡王) was created in 1403 for Zhu Shanglie, the second son of Zhu Shuang, 1st Prince of Qin. The title was abolished in 1573 by the Ming court and headed by the senior-most members. The princedom was located at Gongchang (Chinese: 鞏昌), Shaanxi.

• Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Shanglie (Chinese: 朱尚烈; 29 Sep 1384 - 22 Feb 1418) (1st), second son of Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Yongxing Comm. in 1403 and died in 1418. His full posthumous was Prince Yijian of Yongxing (永興懿簡王).
    • Zhu Zhibao (Chinese: 朱志㙸; 1407 - 1454) (2nd), Zhu Shanglie's eldest son, he succeeded the princedom from 1423 and died in 1454. His full posthumous name was Prince Gongxian of Yongxing (永興恭憲王)
      • Zhu Gongshi (Chinese: 朱公鉐; 1428 - 1488) (3rd), Zhu Zhibao's eldest son, he succeeded the princedom from 1455 and died in 1488. His full posthumous name was Prince Zhaoxi of Yongxing (永興昭僖王)
        • Zhu Chenglan (Chinese: 朱誠瀾; 1455 - 1507) (4th), he succeeded the princedom from 1492 and died in 1507. As both of his two sons died before him, he was succeeded by Zhu Bingju, his first cousin once removed. His full posthumous name was Prince Ronghui of Yongxing (永興榮惠王)
          • Zhu Bingrou (Chinese: 朱秉柔), was made a bulwark general, he died before his father.
      • Zhu Gongran (Chinese: 朱公䤡), Zhu Zhibao's second son, was made a defender general.
        • Zhu Chengyi (Chinese: 朱誠瀷, was made a bulwark general.
          • Zhu Bingju (Chinese: 朱秉櫸; d.1533) (5th), he initially was made a supporter general. He succeeded the princedom from 1512 from his father's cousin, Zhu Chenglan but his succession was considered counterfeit after his death. His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuangding of Yongxing (永興莊定王)
            • Zhu Weisui (Chinese: 朱惟熣; d.1573) (6th), Zhu Bingju's eldest son, he succeeded the princedom from 1540 but his succession through his father was considered counterfeit. Having self-confessed his succession illegal, he was permitted to hold his princely title until his death. After the princedom was abolished, his son Zhu Huaitian was appointed to head the clan. His full posthumous name was Prince Gongding of Yongxing (永興恭定王)
              • Zhu Huaitian (Chinese: 朱懷填), was made a bulwark lieutenant. He headed the clan in 1575 after his father's death.
                • Succession of headship unknown

Princedom of Bao'an Comm.

Prince of Bao'an Commandery (保安郡王) was created in 1403, for Zhu Shangyu, third son of Zhu Shuang, the 1st Prince of Qin. The title was abolished in 1554 by the Ming court. The princedom was initially located in Lintao (臨洮), Shaanxi, then changed to Xi'an.^[2]

• Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Shangyu (Chinese: 朱尚煜; 20 Nov 1385 - 25 Feb 1410^[3]) (1st), third son of Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Bao'an on March 10, 1403. His full posthumous name was Prince Huaixi of Bao'an (保安懷僖王)^[4]
    • Zhu Zhidong (Chinese: 朱志垌; 1410 - 11 May 1436; 2nd), he succeeded the princedom from 1422 until his death in 1436.^[5] His full posthumous name was Prince Daoshun of Bao'an (保安悼順王)^[6]
      • Zhu Gonglian (Chinese: 朱公鍊; 19 Apr 1435 - 10 Mar 1475) (3rd), Zhu Zhidong's second son. He succeeded the princedom from 1447 until his death in 1475.^[7] His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuangjian of Bao'an (保安莊簡王)
        • Zhu Chenghuang (Chinese: 朱誠潢; 1462 - 21 Jul 1496^[8]) (4th), Zhu Gonglian's third son.^[9] He succeeded the princedom from 1478 until his death in 1496.^[10] His was succeeded by his seventh brother, Zhu Chengdu, as his only son died before him.^[11] His full posthumous name was Prince Rongmu of Bao'an (保安榮穆王)^[12]
          • Zhu Bingyi (Chinese: 朱秉㰘), died before his father.^[13]
        • Zhu Chenglu (Chinese: 朱誠淥; 1466 - 10 Jul 1502^[14]) (5th), Zhu Gonglian's seventh son.^[15] He initially was made a defender general. He then succeeded the princedom after his childless brother from December 20, 1498, until his death in 1501. He was succeeded by his ninth brother, Zhu Chengjiao, as his only son died before him. His full posthumous name was Prince Zhaohe of Bao'an (保安昭和王)^[16]
          • Zhu Bingxi (朱秉桸), died before his father when his father was still a defender general^[17]
        • Zhu Chengjiao (朱誠漖; 1467 - 6 Jun 1519) (6th), Zhu Gonglian's ninth son.^[18] He initially was made a defender general. He succeeded the princedom from 1507 until his death in 1519.^[19] His full posthumous name was Prince Jinghe of Bao'an (保安靖和王)^[20]
          • Zhu Bingzhan (朱秉棧; 1493 - 11 Jul 1554) (7th), Zhu Chengjiao's second son.^[21] He initially was made a defender general. He succeeded the princedom from 11 Jul 1527 until his death 1544, after requested the court in 1526.^[22] As his succession was originally not approved from the first request, his son could not succeed in the princedom and the title was abolished. His full posthumous name was Prince Gongyi of Bao'an (保安恭懿王)^[23]
            • Zhu Weijian (朱惟煡), Zhu Bingzhan's eldest son. He was made a supporter general and was appointed the head of the clan after the title abolishment.^[24]

Princedom of Xingping Comm.

Prince of Xingping Commandery (興平郡王) was created in 1402, for Zhu Shangzhou, fourth son of Zhu Shuang, the 1st Prince of Qin. The princedom extinct in 1476 after the last prince died childlessly.

• Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Shangzhou (Chinese: 朱尚烐); 19 Oct 1389 - 15 May 1449^[25]) (1st), fourth son of Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Xingping on September 30, 1402.^[26] His full posthumous name was Prince Gongjing of Xingping (興平恭靖王).^[27] His consort was a granddaughter of Tang He.^[28]
    • Zhu Zhinie (Chinese: 朱志㙞; 1427 - 8 Sep 1457^[29]) (2nd), Zhu Shangzhou's second son. He succeeded the princedom from 1451 until his death in 1457.^[30] His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuanghui of Xingping (興平莊惠王)^[31]
      • Zhu Gongshuo (Chinese: 朱公鑠; 1442 - 1476) (3rd), Zhu Zhinie's second son. He succeeded the princedom on June 14, 1458, until his death in 1476.^{[32] [33]} As he had not any children, the princedom was extinct after his death. His full posthumous name was Prince Anxi of Xingping (興平安僖王)

Princedom of Yongshou Comm.

Prince of Yongshou Commandery (永壽郡王) was created in 1402, for Zhu Shanghong, fifth son of Zhu Shuang, the 1st Prince of Qin. The princedom was extinct in 1656, during the reign of Yongli Emperor of Southern Ming.

• Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Shanghong (Chinese: 朱尚灴; 17 Apr 1390 - 19 Sep 1420^[34]) (1st), fifth son of Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Yongshou in 1402 until his death in 1420.^[35] His full posthumous name was Prince Huaijian of Yongshou (永壽懷簡王)^[36]
    • Zhu Zhizhi (Chinese: 朱志埴; 1404 - 29 Jun 1470) (2nd), Zhu Shanghong's eldest son. He succeeded the princedom from 1431 to 1470.^[37] His full posthumous name was Prince Anhui of Yongshou (永壽安惠王)^[38]
      • Zhu Gongchan (Chinese: 朱公鋋; 3 Dec 1438 - 26 Feb 1473^[39]) (3rd), Zhu Zhizhi's eldest son. He succeeded the princedom from 1472 to 1473.^[40] His full posthumous name was Prince Kangding of Yongshou (永壽康定王)
        • Zhu Chenglin (Chinese: 朱誠淋; 1462 - 23 Dec 1495^[41]) (4th). He initially was made a defender general, as his mother was not the primary consort of his father. He succeeded the princedom from 1476 to 1495.^[42] His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuangxi of Yongshou (永壽莊僖王)^[43]
          • Zhu Bingdang (Chinese: 朱秉欓; 1477 - 1538) (5th), eldest son of Zhu Chenglin. He initially was made a defender general, as his mother was not the primary consort of his father. He succeeded the princedom from 1497 to 1538.^[44] His full posthumous name was Prince Gonghe of Yongshou (永壽恭和王)
            • Zhu Weiyao (朱惟燿; d.1528), eldest son of Zhu Bingdang. He was made a defender general and died before his father. He was posthumous as a Prince of Yongshou under the posthumous title "Prince Huaishun of Yongshou" (永壽懷順王) after his only son succeeded the princedom
              • Zhu Huaishan (Chinese: 朱懷墡; d.1550) (6th), he succeeded the princedom from 1549 to 1550 after his grandfather's death. His succession was in conflict with his uncle, Zhu Weiyi, as Zhu Weiyi's mother was later made the primary consort. His full posthumous name was Prince Rongjing of Yongshou (永壽榮靖王)
                • Zhu Jingyong (Chinese: 朱敬鏞; died before 1605) (7th), he succeeded the princedom from 1552 until before 1605.^[45] His full posthumous name was Prince Zhaoxian of Yongshou (永壽昭憲王)^[46]
                  • Zhu Yikuang (Chinese: 朱誼況; d.1614) (8th), he was designated chief son (heir apparent) in 1537. He then succeeded the princedom from 1605 to 1614.^[47] His full posthumous name was Prince Kangyu of Yongshou (永壽康裕王)
                    • Zhu Cunsang (Chinese: 朱存; d.1644) (9th), Zhu Yikuang's eldest son. He was designated chief grandson in 1599, then promoted to chief son in 1604. He succeeded the princedom from 1617 to 1644, he was succeeded by his brother after he was captured by Li Zicheng.
                    • Zhu Cunwu (Chinese: 朱存梧; d.1656) (10th), Zhu Yikuang's second son. He succeeded the princedom under Yongli Emperor's empower, from 1649 to 1656. The princedom was abolished by the Southern Ming court after his childless death.
            • Zhu Weiyi (朱惟燱), Zhu Bingdang's sixth son. He was made a defender general. He was conflicted with his nephew for the princedom succession.

Princedom of Anding Comm.

Prince of Anding Commandery (安定郡王) was created in 1402, for Zhu Shangkai, sixth son of Zhu Shuang, the 1st Prince of Qin. The princedom was abolished in 1419 by Yongle Emperor.

• Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Shangkai (Chinese: 朱尚炌; b.4 Dec 1394^[48]), sixth son of Zhu Shuang, Prince Min of Qin, the 1st Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Anding in 1402.^[49] He was then stripped of his title, deposed as a commoner in 1419 under the crime of treason, and dispatched to Sizhou to guarding the tombs of imperial forefathers.^[50] He died before 1452.^[51]

Princedom of Yichuan Comm.

Prince of Yichuan Commandery (宜川郡王) was created in 1426, for Zhu Zhibao, fourth son of Zhu Shangbing, the 2nd Prince of Qin. The prinedom was originally abolished in 1522, then the clan was headed by lower-rank members from 1525. The title recreated again by the Southern Ming court until the extinction in 1652.

• Zhu Shangbing, Prince Yin of Qin, the 2nd Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Zhibao (Chinese: 朱志堢; 1410 - 18 Sep 1448) (1st), fourth son of Zhu Shangbing, the 2nd Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Yichuan in 1426 until his death in 1448.^[52] His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuangjing of Yichuan (宜川莊靖王)^[53]
    • Zhu Gongyuan (Chinese: 朱公鋺; d.1484^[54]) (2nd), Zhu Zhibao's eldest son. he succeeded the princedom from 1451 to 1484.^[55] His full posthumous name was Prince Rongshun of Yichuan (宜川榮順王)
      • Zhu Chengguan (Chinese: 朱誠灌; .1496) (3rd), he initially was made a defender general, as his mother was not his father's primary consort. He succeeded the principality from 1490 to 1496. His full posthumous name was Prince Kangxi of Yichuan (宜川康僖王)
        • Zhu Bingyu (Chinese: 朱秉; d.1522) (4th), he succeeded the princedom from 1500 to 1522. The princedom was abolished after his death without any children, and his cousin, Zhu Bingniao was appointed to head the clan. His full posthumous name was Prince Siyu of Yichuan (宜川思裕王)
    • Unknown line
      • Zhu Bingniao (朱秉樢; d.1525), was made a supporter general. He was appointed to head the clan after the abolishment of the title.
        • Zhu Weihu (朱惟熩), was made a defender lieutenant. He succeeded the headship of the clan after his father's death.
    • Unknown line (six generations)
      • Zhu Jingdiao (Chinese: 朱敬鑃; d.1652) (5th), a 6th generation descendants of Zhu Zhibao. He succeeded the princedom until his death in 1652.

Princedom of Lintong Comm.

Prince of Lintong Commandery (臨潼郡王) was created in 1426 for Zhu Gongming, the eldest son (secondary son) of Zhu Zhiqie, the 5th Prince of Qin. The princedom merged after the 3rd Prince of Lintong succeeded the princedom of Qin in 1500.

• Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Gongming (Chinese: 朱公銘; 14 Oct 1431 - 26 Sep 1474) (1st), eldest son of Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Lintong in 1442. He was later posthumously honoured under the posthumous title "Prince An of Qin" (秦安王) after his grandson succeeded the princedom of Qin.^[56] His original full posthumous name was Prince Huijian of Lintong (臨潼惠簡王)^[57]
    • Zhu Chengrun (朱誠潤), Zhu Gongming's eldest son.^[58] He initially was made a defender general and appointed as the head of the clan in 1501 after his nephew succeeded the princedom of Qin.^{[59] [60]} He was later posthumously honoured under the posthumous title "Comm. Prince Jing'an Lintong" (臨潼靖安王), and then "Prince Gong of Qin" (秦恭王) after his great-grandson succeeded the princedom of Qin.^[61]
    • Zhu Chengcan (Chinese: 朱誠澯; 1453 - 17 Jan 1492) (2nd), Zhu Gongming's fourth son and eldest son by his primary consort.^[62] He succeeded the princedom from 1477 to 1492.^[63] He was later posthumously honoured under the posthumous title "Prince Zhuang of Qin" (秦莊王) after his son succeeded the princedom of Qin. His original full posthumous name was Prince Hexi of Lintong (臨潼和僖王)
    • Zhu Bingshuang (Chinese: 朱秉欆; 1481 - 1501)^[64] (3rd), Zhu Chengcan's second son.^[65] He initially was made a defender general, he succeeded the princedom from 1495 to 1500, he was later succeeded the princedom of Qin. (See Prince of Qin of Ming dynasty#Princedom of Qin)^[66]

Princedom of Heyang Comm.

Prince of Heyang Commandery (郃陽郡王) was created in 1426 for Zhu Gongtang, the fourth son of Zhu Zhiqie, the 5th Prince of Qin. The princedom was abolished in 1508 by the Ming court and headed by the senior-most members.

• Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Gongtang (Chinese: 朱公鏜; 9 Sep 1404 - 23 Dec 1471) (1st), fourth son of Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Heyang in 1426 until his death in 1471. His full posthumous name was Prince Huigong of Heyang (郃陽惠恭王)
  • Zhu Chenghong (Chinese: 朱誠泓; 1452–1494) (2nd), Zhu Gongtang's eldest son. He initially was made a defender general. He succeeded the princedom from 1473 to 1494. His full posthumous name was Prince Wengmu of Heyang (郃陽溫穆王)^[67]
    • Zhu Bingrou (朱秉楺), died young.
  • Zhu Chengfen (朱誠汾), Zhu Gongtang's second son, was made a defender general. He was originally the heir presumptive to the princedom after the death of his eldest brother. He asked for the succession but died before the official announcement from the court.^[68]
    • Zhu Bingju (朱秉橘; 3 Sep 1487 - 2 Jul 1517), was made a bulwark general. He asked for the succession of princedom after his father's death but was not approved. He was instead made the head of the clan in 1509.^{[69] [70]}
      • Zhu Weiyi (朱惟熠; 9 Apr 1510 - 14 Feb 1585), Zhu Bingju's eldest son, was made a supporter general. He succeeded the headship of the clan from 1509.
        • Zhu Huaiqiao (朱懷墝), was made a defender lieutenant. He succeeded the headship of the clan after his father.
          • Zhu Jingfu (朱敬鉘; 1549–1621), was made a bulwark lieutenant. He succeeded the headship of the clan after his father.
            • Zhu Yiti (朱誼), was made a supporter lieutenant. He succeeded the headship of the clan after his father in 1621.
              • Succession of headship unknown
      • Zhu Weida (朱惟炟), Zhu Bingju's second son, was made a supporter general.
  • Zhu Chenghui (Chinese: 朱誠澮; 21 Apr 1456 - 21 Sep 1494) (3rd), Zhu Gongtang's third son. He initially was made a defender general, then succeeded the princedom from 1499 unofficially. His full posthumous name was Prince Dao'an of Heyang (郃陽悼安王)
    • Zhu Bingxi (Chinese: 朱秉檄; 12 Sep 1484 - 16 Jan 1508) (4th), he succeeded the princedom from 1508. His full posthumous name was Prince Anxi of Heyang (郃陽安僖王). As his succession was a special bestow, the princedom was abolished after his death.

Princedom of Yanyang Comm.

Prince of Yanyang Commandery (汧陽郡王) was created in 1446 for Zhu Gongcheng, the fifth son of Zhu Zhiqie, the 5th Prince of Qin. The princedom became extinct in 1554.

• Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin
  • Zhu Gongcheng (Chinese: 朱公鏳; d.1495) (1st), fifth son of Zhu Zhiqie, Prince Kang of Qin, the 5th Prince of Qin. He was made Prince of Yanyang in 1446 and until his death in 1495. His full posthumous name was Prince Duanyi of Yanyang (汧陽端懿王).
    • Zhu Chenglie (Chinese: 朱誠洌; d.1502) (2nd), Zhu Gongcheng's second son,^[71] he succeeded the princedom from 1508 to 1554.^[72] His full posthumous name was Prince Anyu of Yanyang (汧陽安裕王)
      • Zhu Bingzhen (Chinese: 朱秉榛; d.1554)^[73] (3rd), he succeeded the princedom from 1508 to 1554.^{[74] [75]} His full posthumous name was Prince Zhuangjing of Yanyang (汧陽莊靖王). As his succession was a special bestow, the princedom was abolished after his death.^[76]

Notes and References

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