Qianlong Emperor of China (died 1799)

Qianlong Emperor

Emperor of China from 1735 to 1796

The Qianlong Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, personal name Hongli, was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. He reigned officially from 1735 until his abdication in 1796, but retained ultimate…