Ronglu, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Ronglu

Qing Dynastyt politician

Date of Birth: 06-Apr-1836

Date of Death: 11-Apr-1903

Profession: military personnel, politician, statesperson

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Ronglu (6 April 1836 – 11 April 1903), courtesy name Zhonghua, was a Manchu political and military leader of the late Qing dynasty.
He was born in the Guwalgiya clan, which was under the Plain White Banner of the Manchu Eight Banners.
Deeply favoured by Empress Dowager Cixi, he served in a number of important civil and military positions in the Qing government, including the Zongli Yamen, Grand Council, Grand Secretary, Viceroy of Zhili, Beiyang Trade Minister, Secretary of Defence, Nine Gates Infantry Commander, and Wuwei Corps Commander.
He was also the maternal grandfather of Puyi, the last Emperor of China and the Qing dynasty.