Li Lianying
Politician
Li Lianying (simplified Chinese: 李连英; traditional Chinese: 李連英; pinyin: Lǐ Liányīng; November 12, 1848 - March 4, 1911) was an imperial eunuch during the Qing Dynasty who rose to power during the rule of Empress Dowager Cixi, who was the de facto ruler of China for thirty-nine years from 1869–1908. He served as the Head Eunuch (总管太监) until getting deposed in 1908. Lianying was known to be dominant in court affairs, controlling everything from the actions of other eunuchs, to which officials could be granted an audience by the Empress Dowager. Such things often involved large amounts of bribery, and Li Lianying made a fortune from it.Ever since the Guangxu Emperor was poisoned in 1908, Lianying has been one of the main people suspected by historians of murdering the Emperor.
Personal facts
| Birth date | November 12, 1848 |
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| Date of death | March 04, 1911 |
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