Man Gui (Chinese: 滿桂; died 1629) was aMing Dynasty General (總兵) ofMongol origin. TheHistory of Ming describes him as a blunt man who was known for his strength, valour andmounted archery skills.
First spotted in an inspection tour by Grand-SecretarySun Chengzong due to his impressive looks and physique, he was highly prominent under MarshalYuan Chonghuan. He served underYuan Chonghuan in theBattle of Ningyuan and in theBattle of Ning-Jin (Ningyuan and Jinzhou).
After the arrest ofYuan Chonghuan by the Ming emperor due to false charges, Man Gui became the main commander and was killed in combat in thebattle of Beijing in 1629.
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