What Happened This Year 1662

People Who Died in 1662

Koxinga

Ming loyalist and military leader
Born
August 27th, 1624 401 years ago
Died
1662 363 years ago — 38 years old

Born in 1624, Koxinga was a military leader known for his efforts to restore the Ming dynasty. He launched military campaigns against the Qing dynasty and established a base on Taiwan, which served as a center for Ming loyalism. Koxinga aimed to defeat the Qing and reinstate the Ming emperor, becoming a significant figure in Chinese history. His legacy includes the establishment of a short-lived kingdom in Taiwan, which marked a pivotal moment in Taiwanese history.

Continue Reading