Zaizhen
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Zaizhen was a noble of the late Qing Dynasty
from the ruling Aisin-gioro clan.
Zaizhen was the Qing Imperial Family's representative at the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. In 1906 he became the Minister of Agriculture and Industry in the reformed Qing government system. Known for his lavish lifestyle and corrupt behaviour, Zaizhen was known for an affair with Tianjin prostitute and singer Yang Cuixi, and was forced to resign in 1907 because of his involvement. He inherited the title Prince Qing from his father Yikuang briefly during the Republican Presidency of Li Yuanhong
in 1917. He retreated to the British Concession in Tianjin
after Puyi was removed from the Forbidden City
in 1924, and attempted to invest in several businesses. He never returned to politics, and died there in 1947.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
from the ruling Aisin-gioro clan.
Zaizhen was the Qing Imperial Family's representative at the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. In 1906 he became the Minister of Agriculture and Industry in the reformed Qing government system. Known for his lavish lifestyle and corrupt behaviour, Zaizhen was known for an affair with Tianjin prostitute and singer Yang Cuixi, and was forced to resign in 1907 because of his involvement. He inherited the title Prince Qing from his father Yikuang briefly during the Republican Presidency of Li Yuanhong
Li Yuanhong
Li Yuanhong was a Chinese general and political figure during the Qing dynasty and the republican era. He was twice president of the Republic of China.- Early history :...
in 1917. He retreated to the British Concession in Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
after Puyi was removed from the Forbidden City
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum...
in 1924, and attempted to invest in several businesses. He never returned to politics, and died there in 1947.
Family
- Great-great-grandfather: Qianlong EmperorQianlong EmperorThe Qianlong Emperor was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from 11 October 1735 to 8 February 1796...
- Great-great-grandmother: Empress Xiaoyichun (1727-1775)
- Great-grandfather: Yongxi, Prince Qing Xi of the First Rank, born on 17 June 1766, died on
- Grandfather: Minxin (绵性), born in 1814, died in
- Granduncle/Adopted grandfather: Minti (绵悌), born on 23 July 1811,
- Father: Yikuang, Prince Qing Min of the First Rank