Xianfeng Emperor
Qing Dynasty emperor
Died when: 30 years 36 days (361 months)Star Sign: Cancer
The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), or by temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing (???), given name Yizhu (??), was the eighth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigned from 1850 to 1861.
During his reign, the Qing dynasty experienced several wars and rebellions including the Taiping Rebellion, Nian Rebellion, and Second Opium War (Arrow War).
He was the last Chinese emperor to have authoritarian and total executive ruling power.After his death, the Qing government was controlled by Empress Dowager Cixi.
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