Tongzhi Emperor of China

Tongzhi (Wade-Giles:T'ung Chih) of the Qing Dynasty was emperor of China from 1862 to 1874. The son of Empress Dowager Cixi, Tongzhi attempted political reform in the period of the Tongzhi Restoration.

Preceded by:
Xianfeng Emperor of China
Qing Dynasty Succeeded by:
Guangxu Emperor of China


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