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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.
Yongzheng (born Dec. 13, 1678, Beijing, China—died Oct. 8, 1735, Beijing) was the reign name (nianhao) of the third emperor (reigned 1722–35) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911/12), during whose rule the administration was consolidated and power became concentrated in the emperor’s hands.
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The Yongzheng Emperor ( 雍正 born Yinzhen 胤禛) (December 13, 1678 - October 8, 1735) was the fourth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1722 to 1735.
Learn about the life, reign and achievements of the third Qing emperor, who ruled from 1722 to 1735. Find out how he was a cruel and ruthless ruler, but also a reformer and a supporter of imperial authority.
After the Kangxi Emperor's death in 1722, his fourth son Yinzhen (1678–1735) emerged as victor and reigned as the Yongzheng Emperor, but his legitimacy was questioned for years after his accession.
PortraitTitle Emperor (lifespan)Reign Duration In Years And DaysReign Duration In Years And Days1Nurhaci 努爾哈赤 (1559–1626)17 February 161630 September 16261Nurhaci 努爾哈赤 (1559–1626)10 years and 226 days10 years and 226 days2Hong Taiji [note 3] 皇太極 ...20 October 162615 May 16362Hong Taiji [note 3] 皇太極 ...9 years and 111 days9 years and 111 daysMar 20, 2007 · Learn about the life and reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-35), the son of the Kangxi emperor and the father of the Qianlong emperor. Explore his contributions to Buddhism, Confucianism, and imperial ideology in the Qing dynasty.
The Yongzheng Emperor ( 雍正 born Yinzhen 胤禛) (December 13, 1678 – October 8, 1735) was the fourth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1722 to 1735.
