Aisin Gioro Yunki (, ; 5 January 1680 – 10 July 1732), born Yinqi and formally known as Prince Heng of the First Rank, was an imperial prince of the

Manchu The Manchus (; ) are a Tungusic East Asian ethnic group native to Manchuria in Northeast Asia. They are an officially recognized ethnic minority in China and the people from whom Manchuria derives its name. The Later Jin (1616–1636) and ...

ruled Qing Dynasty. He was the fifth son of

Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654– 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, born Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1661 to 1 ...

who survived to adulthood.

Life

Yinqi was born on 5 January 1680 to Lady

Gorolo Gorolo (郭络罗氏) was a clan of Manchu nobility belonging to Bordered Yellow Banner Notable figures Males * Antamu (安塔穆) ** Sanguanbao (三官保), served as third rank literary official (侍郎) *** Daobao (道保), served as secon ...

, Concubine Yi (宜嬪). Yinqi was raised since his childhood by his grandmother,

Empress Xiaohuizhang Empress Xiaohuizhang (5 November 1641 – 7 January 1718), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, was the wife and second empress consort of Fulin, the Shunzhi Emperor. She was Empress consort of Qing from 1654 until her husband's death in 1661 ...

, and did not participate in the battle for the imperial throne. In the 35th year of Kangxi,

Emperor Kangxi The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654– 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, born Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1661 to 1 ...

ordered Yinqi to lead the

Plain Yellow Banner The Plain Yellow Banner () was one of the Eight Banners of Manchu military and society during the Later Jin and Qing dynasty of China. The Plain Yellow Banner was one of three "upper" banner armies under the direct command of the emperor himself, ...

s troops against

Dzungar Khanate The Dzungar Khanate, also written as the Zunghar Khanate, was an Inner Asian khanate of Oirat Mongol origin. At its greatest extent, it covered an area from southern Siberia in the north to present-day Kyrgyzstan in the south, and from t ...

ruled by

Galdan Boshugtu Khan Erdeniin Galdan (1644–1697, mn, Галдан Бошигт хаан, , ), known as Galdan Boshugtu Khan (in Mongolian script: ) was a Choros Dzungar- Oirat Khan of the Dzungar Khanate. As fourth son of Erdeni Batur, founder of the Dzungar Kha ...

.The battle ended with Qing Victory. In may of the 48th year of Kangxi, Yinqi was granted the title of Prince Heng of the First Rank (恒親王). In 1719, he designed his eldest son, Hongsheng, as his heir. Hongsheng was stripped of his titles in 1727 because of his inability to deal with official affairs. He changed his name to Yunqi when Yinzhen became emperor. Yunki died on 10 July 1732 and was posthumously awarded with the title of ''Prince Hengwen of the First Rank'' (恒温亲王)''.''The princedom of Yunki was inherited by his second son, Hongzhi. Prince Heng's Mansion is located near the

Shichahai Shichahai () is a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes in the north of central Beijing. They are located directly northwest of the Forbidden City and north of the Beihai Lake. Shichahai consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai ( ...

neighborhood in central

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. In present the residence in known as

Prince Chun Mansion The Prince Chun Mansion (), also known as the Northern Mansion (北府, ''Běifǔ''), is a large residence in the siheyuan style with lavish private garden located near the Shichahai neighborhood in central Beijing. The grounds had been part of a ...

Family

Primary Consort * First Primary Consort, of the Tatara clan (嫡福晉他塔喇氏) * Second Primary Consort, of the Fuca clan (嫡福晉富察氏) Secondary Consort * Secondary Consort, of the Liugiya clan (側福晉劉佳氏) **

Hongsheng Aisin Gioro Hongsheng (恭恪貝勒弘昇; 6 April 1696 – 22 April 1754) was Qing dynasty imperial prince as the first son of Yunki, Prince Hengwen of the First Rank. Life Hongsheng was born on 6 April 1696 to lady Liugiya, Secondary Princes ...

(恭恪貝勒弘昇; 6 May 1696 – 13 May 1754), Prince Gongke of the Third Rank, first son ** Princess of the Third Rank (27 October 1698 – 11 November 1759), first daughter *** Married Namusai (纳穆塞) of the Khalkha Ulangagimot clan (喀尔喀乌梁海济勒默氏) * Secondary Consort, of the

Gūwalgiya Gūwalgiya (Manchu Chinese: ; ) was one of the most powerful Manchu clans. It is often listed by historians as the first of the eight prominent Manchu clans of the Qing dynasty. After the demise of the dynasty, some of its descendants sinicized ...

clan ( 側福晉瓜爾佳氏) ** Hongzhi (恆恪親王弘晊; 26 August 1700 – 3 July 1775) Prince Hengke of the First Rank, second son ** ''Third son'' (7 October 1702 – 29 August 1707) ** Hong'ang (鎭国将军弘昂; 25 April 1705 – 26 January 1782), Hereditary General of the First Rank, fourth son ** ''Fifth son'' (10 July 1707 – 15 July 1707) ** ''Fifth daughter'' (23 October 1708 – April/May 1710) Concubine * Mistress, of the

Magiya Magiya Hala (Manchu: ; Chinese: 馬佳氏) was one of the Manchu Great Eight Clans. Originated from Giyaliku Magiya area, named by the place. After the demise of the dynasty, some of its descendants sinicized their clan name to the Chinese surna ...

clan (庶妃馬佳氏) ** Princess of the Third Rank (10 November 1699 – 7 April 1743), second daughter *** Married Tserengwangbu (策凌旺布) Oirat Chuoluosi clan (绰罗斯氏) in 1719 ** Lady of the Second Rank (12 January 1703 – 13 July 1724), third daughter *** Married Dachong'a (达冲阿) of the

Sakda Sakda (，pinyin: Sakeda) was a clan of Manchu nobility during Qing dynasty. The clan originally belonged to the Bordered Blue Banner. Later, the family was transferred into the Bordered Yellow Banner. Their ancestral home was located in Sakda valle ...

clan in 1721 ** Lady of the Second Rank (23 December 1705 – 23 June 1784), fourth daughter *** Married Junxibandi (郡錫班第) of the Khorchin Borjigin in 1735 * Mistress, of the Bai clan (庶妃白氏) * Mistress, of the Qian clan (庶妃錢氏) ** Hongxu (奉恩将军弘昫; 8 November 1710 – 13 September 1753), Hereditary General of the Fourth Rank, sixth son ** Hongtong (奉恩将军弘曈; 3 November 1711 – 22 March 1754), Hereditary General of the Fourth Rank, seventh son * Mistress, of the Zhang clan (庶妃張氏) ** Sixth Daughter (16 September 1711 – 17 November 1744) *** Married Sumadi (蘇馬第) of the Dun'erluosi Borjigin (敦尔罗斯博尔济吉特氏) in 1738

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Qing dynasty imperial princes Kangxi Emperor's sons 1680 births 1732 deaths Prince Heng {{DEFAULTSORT:Yunki

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