Yu Minzhong (Chinese: 于敏中; pinyin: Yú Mǐnzhōng, 1714–1779) was an official of the Qing Dynasty, who served as chief grand councilor for part of the reign of the Qianlong Emperor. Yu Minzhong was a native of Jintan, Jiangsu province. In 1737, he became a Zhuangyuan of the Imperial examination.[1] Before his appointment as chief grand councilor, he served as an editor and scribe to the emperor.[1] During his tenure as chief grand councilor, a significant rise in corruption occurred.[1]
Yu Minzhong 于敏中 | |
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| Chief Grand Councillor | |
| In office 1773–1779 | |
| Preceded by | Liu Tongxun |
| Succeeded by | Agui |
| Grand Councillor | |
| In office 1760 – 1779 (as the Chief Grand Councillor since 1773) | |
| Grand Secretary of the Wenhua Hall | |
| In office 1773–1779 | |
| Assistant Grand Secretary | |
| In office 1771–1773 | |
| Minister of Revenue | |
| In office 27 January 1766 – 17 September 1773 | |
| Preceded by | Liu Lun |
| Succeeded by | Wang Jihua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1714 Jintan, Jiangsu, China |
| Died | 1779 (aged 64–65) Beijing, China |
| Nationality | Qing Empire |
| Occupation | politician |
References
edit- Hummel, Arthur W. Sr., ed. (1943). . Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period. United States Government Printing Office.
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