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*''Chinese/Japanese'': 康熙帝 ''(Kāngxī dì / Kouki tei)''
*''Chinese/Japanese'': 康熙帝 ''(Kāngxī dì / Kouki tei)''
The Kangxi Emperor was the fourth emperor of China's [[Qing Dynasty]], and the second to rule over China proper (i.e. following the fall of the [[Ming Dynasty]]). He is often described as a model emperor, and is known for his many positive policies.
The Kangxi Emperor was the fourth emperor of China's [[Qing Dynasty]], and the second to rule over [[China proper]] (i.e. following the fall of the [[Ming Dynasty]]). He is often described as a model emperor, and is known for his many positive policies.
The Kangxi Emperor ruled for sixty years, from [[1661]] when he was seven years old, wielding actual power from the age of 13 until his death in [[1722]] at the age of 68. He is said to have woken up early every day to read memorials to the throne, before meeting with officials, presiding over palace [[Chinese imperial examinations|examinations]], and engaging in other obligations.
The Kangxi Emperor ruled for sixty years, from [[1661]] when he was seven years old, wielding actual power from the age of 13 until his death in [[1722]] at the age of 68. He is said to have woken up early every day to read memorials to the throne, before meeting with officials, presiding over palace [[Chinese imperial examinations|examinations]], and engaging in other obligations.