1818 - 1876
Wenxiang Chinese Politician
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| First Name |
Wenxiang
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| Birthday |
16th October, 1818
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| Died |
26th May, 1876
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Chinese
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| Occupation |
Politician
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Wenxiang (Chinese: 文祥; pinyin: Wénxiáng, Manchu: ᠸᡝᠨᠰᡳᠶᠠᠩ; Möllendorff: Wensiyang; Abkai: Wensiyang; born October 16, 1818 in Liaoyang, died May 26, 1876). Manchu statesman during the late Qing dynasty. Wenxiang hailed from the Gūwalgiya clan and belonged to the Plain Red Banner in the Eight Banners in Mukden. In 1845, he obtained the highest degree (jinshi) in the imperial examination and four years later he was appointed to the Board of Works. He advanced through the ranks and in 1858, he was appointed vice president to the Board of Rites and also became a member of the Grand Council, the highest policy-making organ in the Empire. He subsequently held a number of prominent posts in the central government and became a key player in court politics.
