Prince of Qi of Ming dynasty


Prince of Qi, was a first-rank princely peerage used during Ming dynasty, this peerage title was created by Hongwu Emperor. The first Prince of Qi was Zhu Fu, 7th son of Hongwu Emperor. He was awarded the title by his father. This peerage had 3 cadet commandery prince peerages. This peerage later abolished by Jianwen Emperor in 1399, and abolished again by Yongle Emperor in 1406. After Zhu Yujian enthroned as Longwu Emperor of Southern Ming, he restored Zhu Fu's princely title. Chongzhen Emperor also posthumously 3rd son of Taichang Emperor, Zhu Youji as prince under title of Prince of Qi.

Generation name / poem

The generation poem given by Hongwu Emperor was:

Members of Prince of Qi

The peerage of "Prince of Qi" was created in 1370, continued to 1406. The fief of this peerage was located at Qingzhou.