Qin Liangyu

Marquis Zhongzhen (忠貞侯)

Qin Liangyu
Portrait of Qin Liangyu by Ye Yanlan
Native name
秦良玉
Other name(s)
  • Zhensu (貞素)
  • Zhongzhen (忠貞)
Born1574
Zhongzhou, Chongqing, Sichuan, Ming China
Died1648 (aged 73–74)
Shizhu, Chongqing, Sichuan, Southern Ming
AllegianceMing dynasty
CommandsWhite Cavalry (白杆兵)
Spouse(s)Ma Qiancheng
ChildrenMa Xianglin

Qin Liangyu (1574–1648), courtesy name Zhensu, was a female general best known for defending the Ming dynasty from attacks by the Manchu-led Later Jin dynasty in the 17th century.