Hongyun

Hong Yun, of the Aisin Gioro clan, was a member of the Qing imperial family. He was born on September 19, 1700, according to the Gregorian calendar, and his birth is recorded as the seventh day of the eighth month in the 39th year of Kangxi, indicating he was born during the Kangxi era; his mother was Consort Qi, Li Shi. As the second son of Emperor Yongzheng, Hong Yun was also the older brother of Emperor Qianlong. Historical records do not specify his place of birth, his upbringing environment, or his specific duties or academic achievements within the palace. He died on December 10, 1710, corresponding to the 25th day of the tenth month in the 49th year of Kangxi, at the age of ten. Publicly available records are limited to his genealogical relationship and imperial status; there are no records of official positions, military activities, or significant political matters. Hong Yun belonged to the Aisin Gioro imperial family, and his life is mostly documented in genealogical records. Authoritative references include the Qing Dynasty Genealogy Rolls, the "Four Books of the Qing Imperial Family," and the "Draft History of Qing"; however, entries on Hong Yun are brief and lack independent evidence to provide further details.