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Duan Zhengchun Family name: Duan (段) Given name: Zhengchun (正淳) Dates of reign: 1096–1108 Dynasty: Dali Temple name: Zhongzong (中宗) Posthumous name (short): Wen'an Emperor (文安帝) Duan Zhengchun Chinese 段正淳 Transcriptions Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Duàn Zhèngchún Duan Zhengchun (temple name Zhongzong, posthumous name Wen'an) was the 15th[1] emperor of the Kingdom of Dali. He reigned from 1096 to 1108. He was the younger brother of Duan Zhengming, and the first ruler of the Later Dali Kingdom.
In 1094, Duan Zhengming was forced by Gao Shengtai to abdicate and become a monk. Gao then crowned himself emperor. However, after two years of reign, Gao Shengtai died in 1096 and made a will to return the throne to the Duan family. Duan Zhengchun ascended to the throne in 1096.
Duan Zhengchun abdicated and became a monk in 1108. He was succeeded by his son Duan Yu.
In fiction
Duan Zhengchun Created by Jin Yong Novel appearances Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Information Nickname(s) Prince Duan (段王爺) Alias(es) Zhennan Prince (鎮南王) Gender Male Family Duan Zhengming (older brother) Spouse(s) Dao Baifeng,
Illegitimate lovers:
Qin Hongmian,
Ruan Xingzhu,
Li Qingluo,
Gan Baobao,
Kang MinChildren Duan Yu (foster son)
Daughters:
Mu Wanqing,
A'zhu,
A'zi,
Wang Yuyan,
Zhong LingAffliations Sects and organizations Kingdom of Dali,
Heaven Dragon MonasterySkills and abilities Unarmed combat skills Yiyang Finger Duan Zhengchun is featured as a character in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. In the story, he is the younger brother of Duan Zhengming (ruler of Dali) and holds the title of "Zhennan Prince". He is next in line to succession to the throne as his older brother is going to retire soon and become a monk at Heavenly Dragon Monastery, as part of the royal family's tradition.
In his younger days, Duan Zhengchun is notorious for his womanizing behavior and has fathered five daughters with four of his five illegitimate lovers. His legal spouse, the Princess-consort Dao Baifeng, bears him a son, Duan Yu. However, ironically, Duan Yu turns out not to be Duan Zhengchun's biological son. In fact, Dao was furious with Duan Zhengchun's promiscuous extramarital love life, and she deliberately had a "one night stand" with a beggar and gave birth to Duan Yu later. The beggar is actually the exiled former crown prince, Duan Yanqing, who would become Duan Zhengchun's nemesis in future.
Family tree
Royal Duan Family Dali Prince Duan Lianyi Dali Prince Duan Shouhui Duan Yanqing Dao Baifeng Duan Zhengchun Love Interests Duan Zhengming Xiao Yuanshan Duan Yu Wang Yuyan
Mu Wanqing
Zhong LingA'Zi A'Zhu Xiao Feng Duan Zhengxing Duan Zhixing References
- 段正淳:分段忠实的爱情 (Chinese) - extract about Duan Zhengchun from Rankings of Characters in Jin Yong's Works (金庸人物排行榜) by Tan Xianmao (覃贤茂)
Categories:- Dali emperors
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
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