Yong'en


Yong'en was the second son of Chong'an, Prince Kangxiu of the First Rank.

Life

He held the title of Royal and [noble ranks of the Qing dynasty|beile] from 1734 to 1753, when his uncle Bartu succeeded to the title of Prince Kang of the First Rank. He succeeded the peerage under the title Prince Kang of the First Rank in 1753.
By the virtues of his ancestor Daišan, the peerage was renamed to "Prince Li of the First Rank" in 1778. Yong'en was described as respectful, indifferent and thrifty to himself. The prince was versed in art and literature - he created several pictures inspired by "Eight Houses of Jinling" and Lu Qiang. His written works include:
  • "Collection of Studio of Benefit",
  • "The story of the family of Yaonai",
  • Four types of ripple garden"
  • "History of the Hall of Sincere Rightness".
Yong'en held the peerage until his death on 10 April 1805. He was posthumously honoured as Prince Li Gong of the First Rank.

Family

Father: Chong'an, Prince Kangxiu of the First Rank
Mother: Lady Sirin Gioro, Secondary consort
----Consorts and issue: