Nationality Qing Empire Known for rise of corruption Died 1779 | Occupation chief grand councilor Name Yu Minzhong | |
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Born 1714 Jintan, Jiangsu province | ||
Yu Minzhong (Chinese: 于敏中; pinyin: Yu Minzhong, 1714–1779) was an official of the Qing Dynasty, who served as chief grand councilor for part of the reign of the Qianlong Emperor. Yu Minzhong was a native of Jintan, Jiangsu province. In 1737, he became a Zhuangyuan of the Imperial examination. Before his appointment as chief grand councilor, he served as an editor and scribe to the emperor. During his tenure as chief grand councilor, a significant rise in corruption occurred.
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