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Pugong

1904 – 1960

Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty

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About Pugong

Lived 1904 – 1960 (aged 55–56). Pugong was a Chinese.

Pugong (19 March 1904 – c. 1960s), born as Pujian, also referred to as P'u Kuang and Ali, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. He was the son of Zaixun and a cousin of Puyi, the Last Emperor of China, and a great-grandson of the Daoguang Emperor.

His first marriage was to Lady Chahala, daughter of Vice Minister Zeng Chong. The marriage ended in divorce in 1934 without issue.

He married a second time to Huang Yongni (黃詠霓), an ethnic Hui Beijing opera actress who is better known by her stage name Xue Yanqin (雪艷琴). Soon after the marriage, he converted to Islam, renounced his royal status and took the Islamic name Ali. The marriage produced one son and three daughters. Pugong was devout in his new faith, strictly abided to Islamic precepts, and often went to the Xidan Mosque to participate in prayer. He was present at the opening of the Tokyo Mosque in 1938.

His son, Huang Shixiang, who adopted his mother's family name "Huang", is also a prominent Beijing opera actor. Family First wife, of the Chahala clan (; div. 1934), personal name unknown Second wife, of the Huang clan , personal name Yongni , stage name Xue Yanqin (雪艷琴) Huang Shixiang (; b. January 1941), first son First daughter Second daughter Third daughter

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Important facts

Born
1904, Beijing
Birth century
Died
1960, Beijing
Nationality
Also known as
Puguang

Family & relationships

Spouse
Xueyanqin
Child
Huang Shixiang
Parent
Zaixun, Prince Rui

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pugong?

Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty

When was Pugong born?

Pugong was born in 1904 in Beijing.

When did Pugong die?

Pugong died in 1960 in Beijing.

What nationality was Pugong?

Pugong was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pugong

· Wikidata: Q19894274

· DBpedia: Pugong

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