Xianfeng Emperor

Emperor of China during Qing Dynasty

Xianfeng Emperor - Emperor of China during Qing Dynasty
Born

July 17th, 1831
193 years ago

Died

1861
164 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

China

Links & References

Ruled as the Xianfeng Emperor from 1850 to 1861 during a tumultuous period in the Qing Dynasty. His reign was marked by internal strife, including the Second Opium War against Britain and France, which resulted in significant territorial losses and the Treaty of Tientsin. Encountered challenges from various uprisings, notably the Taiping Rebellion, which posed a serious threat to the dynasty's stability. The emperor's efforts to modernize the military and government structures were limited by conservative resistance and external pressures.

Oversaw the Qing dynasty during the Second Opium War

Faced the Taiping Rebellion

Signed the Treaty of Tientsin

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