The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), or by temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing (清文宗), given name Yizhu (奕詝), was the ninth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigned from 1850 to 1861. During his reign the Qing dynasty experienced several wars and rebellions including the Taiping Rebellion, Nian Rebellion, and Second Opium War (Arrow War). He was the last Chinese emperor to have total executive ruling power. After his death, the Qing dynasty was controlled by Empress Dowager Cixi.
Born |
Aisin Gioro Yizhu(愛新覺羅 奕詝)Manchu: I ju (ᡳ ᠵᡠ) 17 July 1831 Old Summer Palace, Beijing
|
Died |
22 August 1861 (aged 30) Yanbozhishuang Hall, Chengde Mountain Resort
|
Zodiac | Cancer |
Tags | Add tag |