Heshen
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Heshen of the Manchu Niohuru clan, was an official of the Qing dynasty. Favored by the Qianlong Emperor, he was described as the most corrupt official in Chinese history, having acquired an estimated
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The Prince Gong Mansion in Beijing, which was the former residence of Heshen.
Jiaqing Emperor
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The Jiaqing Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Renzong of Qing, personal name Yongyan, was the sixth emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. He wa
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…history, having acquired an estimated 1.1 billion taels of silver, equal to roughly US$270 billion, during his career. After the death of Qianlong, the Jiaqing Emperor confiscated Heshen's wealth and forced him to commit suicide. Heshen is remembered as one of the richest men in history. Born Shanbao (Shan-pao; 善保…
Portrait of the Jiaqing Emperor in court dress, by anonymous painter, late 18th or early 19th century
Jiaqing as a child with Empress Xiaoyichun
Emperor Jiaqing in court dress