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Qianlong Emperor
The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 17117 February 1799), also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, born Hongli, was the fifth Emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1735 to 1796. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796. In 1796, he abdicated in favour of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor, out of filial piety towards his grandfather, the Kangxi Emperor, who ruled for 61 years, so that he not officially usurp him as the longest-reigning emperor. Despite his retirement, however, the Qianlong Emperor retained ultimate power as the Emperor Emeritus 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. As 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 po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giuseppe Castiglione (Jesuit Painter)
Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J. (; 19 July 1688 – 17 July 1766), was an Italian Jesuit brother and missionary in China, where he served as an artist at the imperial court of three Qing emperors – the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He painted in a style that is a fusion of European and Chinese traditions. Early life Castiglione was born in Milan's San Marcellino district on 19 July 1688. He was educated at home with a private tutor, then a common practice among wealthy families. He also learned to paint under the guidance of a master. In 1707, he entered the Society of Jesus in Genoa aged 19. Although a Jesuit, he was never ordained as a priest, instead joining as a lay brother. Works Paintings In the late 17th century, a number of European Jesuit painters served in the Qing court of the Kangxi Emperor who was interested in employing European Jesuits trained in various fields, including painting. In the early 18th century, Jesuits in China made a request for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Lü
Prince Lü of the First Rank, or simply Prince Lü, was the title of a princely peerage used in China during the Manchu-led Qing dynasty (1636–1912). As the Prince Lü peerage was not awarded "iron-cap" status, this meant that each successive bearer of the title would normally start off with a title downgraded by one rank ''vis-à-vis'' that held by his predecessor. However, the title would generally not be downgraded to any lower than a ''feng'en fuguo gong'' except under special circumstances. The first bearer of the title was Yuntao (1686–1763), the 12th son of the Kangxi Emperor. In 1722, Yuntao was made a ''junwang'' (second-rank prince) by his father for his military achievements. However, a year later, he was demoted two grades to ''beizi'', but was restored as a ''junwang'' in 1730. In 1735, he was promoted to ''qinwang'' (first-rank prince) under the title "Prince Lü of the First Rank". The peerage was passed down over eight generations and held by eight persons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Hejing (1756–1775)
Gurun Princess Hejing (固倫和靜公主; 10 August 1756 – 9 February 1775), was a Chinese princess of the Qing dynasty. She was the seventh daughter of the Emperor Qianlong with his concubine, Lady Weigiya, later known as Empress Xiaoyichun (Imperial Noble Consort Ling). Life Princess Hejing was born on 10 August 1756 in the Hall of 5 Fortunes in Yuanmingyuan, the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. In 1761, when the Eight Banners army captured the Mongolian Dzungars, the princess' future spouse, Lhawang Dorji, was chosen as her prince consort (额驸, pinyin: efu) and sent to Beijing. Prince Lawang Dorji was the seventh grandson of Kangxi Emperor's daughter, Gurun Princess Chunque and Celing, the princess' husband. His father, Chenggunzhabu, participated in military campaigns of the Qing Empire and held a title of Jasagh. Marriage Princess Hejing married Lhawang Dorji in August 1770 at the age of 14 and was bestowed the title "Gurun Princess Hejing". The wedding ceremony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Hejia Of The Second Rank
Princess Hejia of the Second Rank (和碩和嘉公主; 24 December 1745 – 29 October 1767), was a Chinese princess of the Qing dynasty.She was the fourth daughter of Qianlong Emperor born by his concubine, Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui.Wan, Yi; Shuqing, Wang; Yanzhen, Lu; Scott, Rosemary E. (1988). Daily Life in the Forbidden City: The Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912 (Illustrated ed.). Viking. . Life Princess Hejia of the Second Rank was born on 24 December 1745 at Jingren Palace in the Forbidden City to Noble Consort Chun (純貴妃). On 10 March 1760, Princess Hejia married Fulong'an (福隆安), Fuheng Fuheng (; ; my, ဖူဟင်း; 1720 – July 1770), courtesy name Chunhe (春和), was a Qing Dynasty official from the Manchu Fuca clan and the Bordered Yellow Banner of the Eight Banners, and was a younger brother of the Empress Xiaoxian ... Second son. In the 28th year of Qianlong (1763), on 23 August, Princess Hejia gave birth to her first child, a son, named Fengsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
