Qianlong Emperor

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Qianlong Emperor born?September 25, 1711
2. When did Qianlong Emperor die?February 7, 1799 (age 87)
3. Where was Qianlong Emperor born?Beijing, China
4. Who was the Qianlong Emperor?He was a ruler of China, born Hongli in 1711. He became emperor in 1735 and led the Qing dynasty for 60 years.
5. How long did the Qianlong Emperor rule?He ruled for 60 years, from 1735 until he stepped down in 1796.

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