Background

Heshen was born on July 1, 1750 in Beijing, China.

Career

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.

Connections

Father:

Changbao

Mother:

Lady Wumi

Spouse:

Feng Jiwen

Daughter-in-law:

Gurun Princess Hexiao

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.

Brother:

Helin

26 August 1753 - 28 September 1796