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Qianlong Emperor
Chien-lung Emperor, Hung-li, Hongli, Hong Li, Fatianlongyunzhichengxianjiaotiyuanlijifuwenfenwuqinmingxiaocishenshengchunhuangdi
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Who is this?
The Qianlong Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, personal name Hongli, was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. He reigned officially from 1735 until his abdication and retirement in 1796, but retained ultimate power subsequently until his death in 1799, making him one of history's longest-reigning and longest-lived monarchs.
Career
- 1711Born
- 1799Passed away
- Notable work: Sheng jing fu
- Notable work: The Complete Works of the Imperial Le Shan Hall
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Beijing
- •Citizenship: Qing dynasty
- •Known as: calligrapher, monarch, poet, art collector
- •Spouse: Empress Xiaoxianchun