Background
Heshen was born on July 1, 1750 in Beijing, China.
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Heshen was born on July 1, 1750 in Beijing, China.
Heshen started his official career in 1772 as a low-ranking Imperial Guard. Barely four years later, Heshen was Vise Minister of Revenue, Grand Minister of State, Grand Minister of the Imperial Household and Commander-General of Metropolitan Infantry. In 1782, he become Assistant Grand Secretary and Minister of Personnel, with a portfolio covering the Minister of Personnel, Minister of Revenue and Court of Colonial Affairs.
Gurun Princess Hexiao (2 February 1775 – 13 October 1823) personal name unknown, was a Manchu princess of the Qing dynasty. She was the tenth and youngest daughter of the Qianlong Emperor. Her mother was Consort Dun.
26 August 1753 - 28 September 1796
