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Yongzheng Emperor

Fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty who reformed the imperial administration

Did you know?He introduced a system where the name of his chosen heir was hidden in a sealed casket behind a tablet in the Forbidden City.

The Yongzheng Emperor (13 December 1678 – 8 October 1735), also known by his temple name Emperor Shizong of Qing, personal name Yinzhen, was the fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China proper.

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Age at death: 56
Years since death: 291

Born: December 13, 1678 · Forbidden City, People's Republic of China
Died: October 8, 1735
Cause of death: Stroke, Chinese alchemical elixir poisoning
Nationality: Qing dynasty
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: Kangxi Emperor
Mother: Empress Xiaogongren
Spouses: Concubine Mao, Consort Qi, Consort Qian, Empress Xiaojingxian, Empress Xiaoshengxian, Imperial Noble Consort Chunyi, Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu
Children: Qianlong Emperor, Fuhui, Fupei, Fuyi, Heshuo Princess Huaike, Honghui, Hongpan, Hongshi, Hongyan, Hongyun, Hongzhou

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