Batuhai

Batuhai, also written as Badu Hai, of the Aisin Gioro clan, was a prince of the Qing Dynasty. Born in 1622 and died in 1660. He was the sixth son of Nurhaci, the Founder of the Qing Dynasty, and a sixth-generation descendant in the Sushen founding line.

Life and Official Positions: In the 2nd year of Shunzhi (1645), he was granted the title of Duke of Benevolence (Feng En Jiang Jun); in the 6th year of Shunzhi (1649), promoted to Third-Rank Governor-General (San Deng Zhen Guo Jiang Jun); in the 8th year of Shunzhi (1651), promoted to Duke of the Support State (Fu Guo Gong). He passed away in the 17th year of Shunzhi (1660), with the posthumous title Kexi. His family lineage and the progression of his noble titles are recorded in the "Draft History of Qing" (Qing Shi Gao), Biography Four "Princes III" and Table Two "Table of Imperial Sons (Er)".

Family and Consorts: His father was Duke of the Support State, Tabei; his mother's maiden name was Uusu Daisu. During his lifetime, he had multiple spouses. Records include his primary wife, Zaku Ta Shi, daughter of the delicately titled Biecha Kuba Yan; secondary wife, Yarhu Jue Luo Shi, daughter of the grand minister Pakeqi; among others, Li Shi, daughter of the Deputy Commander Kexing'e.

Children and Descendants: His eldest son was Xirtu, who held the office of Duke of the Support State. His third son was Boerdu (courtesy name Wending, alias Donggao Yufu, 1655–1707), a poet, author of the "Wenting Poetry Collection" (with an inscription by Hanlin Wang Jing). Some of Boerdu's poems are included in "Guochao Shi Bie Cai Ji" Volume 20 and Yifunna's "Baishan Poetry Anthology" at the beginning, and he had interactions with the early Qing playwright Kong Shangren. Boerdu's marriage arrangements included his primary wife, Borjigit clan, daughter of the man Furdun; a secondary wife, Tangjia clan, daughter of Dala Mo; and a secondary wife, Hesheli clan (Hesheli clan’s paternal lineage was Manchu from the Plain Yellow Banner, with the Grand Minister Qi Tat, and his maternal uncle was the Minister of Rites, Shuai Yanbao).

Notes and References: "Draft History of Qing," Biography Four "Princes III," and Table Two "Table of Imperial Sons (Er)."