About Chen Gin
Chen Gin was a Chinese politician.
Chen Jin (; died 1652) was a military commander and official of the late Ming dynasty and early Qing dynasty. He served as Viceroy of Min-Zhe between 1647 and 1652.
During the Ming dynasty, Chen Jin was stationed along the Liaodong frontier, and in 1633 he defected to the Qing forces and was recommended to Huang Taiji. After the Ming-Qing transition, he was appointed commander of Suzhou, where he captured Chen Zilong. He was then appointed as Viceroy of Min-Zhe as a reward. In 1651, he led forces to attack the Zhoushan islands, successfully capturing them.
In 1652, Zheng Chenggong laid siege to Zhangzhou and defeated Chen Jin's forces, forcing him to retreat after abandoning most of his equipment. After he lashed one of his house servants Ku Chengdong (庫成棟), the servant murdered him at night, cut off his head and offered it to Zheng. But Zheng Chenggong later avenged Chen Jin. After Zheng Chenggong rewarded Ku Chengdong, Zheng then murdered Ku Chengdong on the charge of treason.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chen Gin?
general serving the Ming and Qing dynasties
When did Chen Gin die?
Chen Gin died in 1652.
What was Chen Gin's occupation?
Chen Gin was a politician.
What nationality was Chen Gin?
Chen Gin was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chen Jin (Viceroy of Fujian)
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