qinwang (Prince of the First Rank)
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Qinwang (Prince of the First Rank) was the highest hereditary princely title in the Qing dynasty, granted to imperial princes with the greatest prestige, privileges, and proximity to the throne.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Qinwang (Prince of the First Rank) | 0 |
| qinwang (first-rank prince) | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Chinese noble rank
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Qing dynasty noble title ⓘ hereditary princely title ⓘ |
| abolishedWith | fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912 ⓘ |
| administrativeRole | could be appointed to important court and regional posts ⓘ |
| associatedConcept | iron‑cap princely peerages ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Aisin Gioro imperial clan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ceremonialDuties |
attendance at imperial ancestral sacrifices
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participation in major state rituals ⓘ |
| chineseName | 親王 ⓘ |
| courtRank | highest rank below the emperor among princes ⓘ |
| dressCode | distinctive court robes and insignia for princes of the first rank ⓘ |
| eligibility |
imperial princes with high prestige or merit
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sons and close agnatic relatives of the emperor ⓘ |
| genderRestriction | held by male members of the imperial clan ⓘ |
| grantedBy | Qing emperor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| grantedTo | imperial princes of the Qing dynasty ⓘ |
| hereditaryPattern |
some peerages designated as iron‑cap retained rank without downgrading
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title could be downgraded in subsequent generations ⓘ |
| hereditaryStatus | hereditary within the imperial clan ⓘ |
| historicalContext | part of the Eight Banners aristocratic system ⓘ |
| languageVariant | Manchu equivalent title used in Qing court documents ⓘ |
| literalMeaning | Prince of the Blood ⓘ |
| militaryRole | could hold high military commands ⓘ |
| notableHolderExample |
Prince Gong Yixin
NERFINISHED
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Prince Rui Dorgon NERFINISHED ⓘ Prince Yu Yunli NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| pinyinName | qīn wáng NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precedenceOver |
Beile (Prince of the Third Rank)
NERFINISHED
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Beizi (Prince of the Fourth Rank) NERFINISHED ⓘ Duke titles of the Qing dynasty ⓘ Junwang (Prince of the Second Rank) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| privileges |
high ceremonial precedence at court
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high stipends from the imperial treasury ⓘ large estates and residences ⓘ right to maintain a princely household ⓘ use of specific regalia and insignia ⓘ |
| proximityToThrone | closest among non‑emperor male agnates ⓘ |
| rankInQingNobility | highest princely rank ⓘ |
| regulatedBy | Qing imperial clan regulations ⓘ |
| residenceType | princely mansions in the capital and other locations ⓘ |
| roleInSuccession | often considered potential heirs or kingmakers ⓘ |
| subordinateTo | Emperor of the Qing dynasty ⓘ |
| symbolOf |
imperial favor and trust
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political power within the imperial clan ⓘ |
| usedInDynasty |
Ming dynasty
NERFINISHED
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Qing dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
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