Yu Minzhong

Yu Minzhong

Born	1714 Jintan, Jiangsu province
Died	1779
Nationality	Qing Empire
Occupation	chief grand councilor
Known for	rise of corruption

Yu Minzhong (Chinese: 于敏中; pinyin: Yú Mǐn zhōng, 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.^[1] Before his appointment as chief grand councilor, he served as an editor and scribe to the emperor.^[1] During his tenure as chief grand councilor, a significant rise in corruption occurred.^[1]

References

1 2 3 R. Kent Guy, Qing Governors and Their Provinces: The Evolution of Territorial Administration in China, 1644-1796, University of Washington Press, 2010

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 6283257 LCCN: n82112098 ISNI: 0000 0000 8421 1067 NLA: 36612977 NDL: 00377566 NCL: 000207356

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