Xianfeng Emperor
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The Xianfeng Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing, personal name Yizhu, was the eighth emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper. Du
State portrait, by anonymous court painter, currently in the collection of the Palace Museum
Xianfeng in court dress
Portrait of the Xianfeng Emperor in his gardens
Yanbozhishuang Hall, where the Xianfeng Emperor died on 22 August 1861
Xinyou Coup
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Xinyou Coup, also known as the Qixiang Coup and Beijing Coup, was a Chinese palace coup that occurred on 2 November 1861 during the Qing dynasty. It was instigated by Empress Dowagers Cixi and Ci'an,
Empress Dowager Ci'an, Cixi's co-regent who staged the Xinyou Coup with her.
