Heshen: thumb

Heshen

About 8 pages (2,363 words) in 3 products

"Heshen" Search Results

Contents:

Biography

Name:	Ho-shen
Birth Date:	1750
Death Date:	1799
Nationality:	Chinese
Gender:	Male
Occupations:	politician

summary from source:

Biography of Ho-shen
410 words, approx. 1 pages

Ho-shen (1750-1799) was a high Manchu official in the government of the Ch'ing dynasty in China and a close associate of Emperor Ch'ien-lung. Ho-shen's factionalism and corruption are generally considered among the major causes of the decline of the...

Encyclopedia and Summary Information

summary from source:

Heshen
72 words, approx. 1 pages

(born 1750, China—died Feb. 22, 1799, Beijing) Infamous Chinese courtier who abused his influence with the Qianlong emperor to assume high ministerial positions and control revenue disbursements and personnel recruiting. His embezzlement of funds...

summary from source:

Heshen Information
1,881 words, approx. 6 pages

Heshen (Chinese: 和珅; pinyin: Héshēn; Wade-Giles: Ho-shen (1750 - February 22, 1799), from the Manchu Niohuru clan, was a Manchu official of the Qing Dynasty, a favourite of the Qianlong Emperor. Born Shanbao (善保), his given name was later...

More Information

Search Results for "Heshen"

New Search

Q & A

What is a Study Pack?

Other Help

Heshen

About 8 pages (2,363 words) in 3 products