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Birthdate: September 25, 1711

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Lama Temple, Beijing, China

Died: February 7, 1799

The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty was the fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor and reigned over China from 1735 to 1796. Known for the economic prosperity and military prowess his kingdom gained under his rule, he continued to indirectly rule as the Retired Emperor even after his abdication.