
Despite his retirement, however, he retained ultimate power as the Retired Emperor until his death in 1799, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history, and, dying at the age of 87, one of the longest-lived.Īs a capable and cultured ruler inheriting a thriving empire, during his long reign, the Qing Empire reached its most splendid and prosperous era, boasting a large population and economy. In 1796, he abdicated in favour of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor-a filial act in order not to reign longer than his grandfather, the Kangxi Emperor, who ruled for 61 years.

Born Hongli, the fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796. The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 1711 – 7 February 1799) was the fifth Emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1735 to 1796. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Manchu alphabet. Mongolian: Тэнгэр тэтгэгч ( ᠲᠩᠷᠢ ᠲᠡᠳᠬᠦᠭᠴᠢ)Įmperor Fatian Longyun Zhicheng Xianjue Tiyuan Liji Fuwen Fenwu Qinming Xiaoci Shensheng ChunĮmpress Xiaoshengxian of the Niohuru clan

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