Yolo

Yolo (Manchu: ᠶᠣᠯ; Chinese: 岳樂; 19 October 1625 – 15 March 1689) was a member of the Qing Dynasty imperial family, being an imperial prince and a grandson of Nurhaci. He was recognized by his formal title as Prince An. Yolo was the fourth son of Abatai, who held the title Prince Raoyu.

Yolo was born in Beijing in 1625 to Abatai and Princess Consort Raoyu of the Nara clan. His early military involvement included participation in campaigns led by his cousin, Hooge, where he held the rank of Prince of the Fifth Rank. In 1648, he accompanied his uncle Ajige to suppress a local uprising. The following year, Yolo was promoted to Prince of the Third Rank. In 1651, he inherited his father's princedom and was granted the title Prince An of the Second Rank. During the reign of the Shunzhi Emperor, he was entrusted with leading forces to compel the submission of Outer Mongolia. He also served as the presiding controller of the Imperial Clan Court starting in 1655.

Under the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, Yolo contributed to military campaigns, notably facilitating the recapture of Kangsi Province and other cities from the forces of General Wu Sangui during the Revolt of the Three Feudatories in 1671.

Family-wise, Yolo's parentage includes his father, Abatai, Prince Raoyu of the Second Rank, and his mother, who was a primary consort of the Nara clan. Yolo was married multiple times, with primary consorts from various clans, including the Khorchin Borjigit, Nara, Heseri, and Ulahan Jermen clans. His children included numerous sons and daughters, some of whom married into other noble families or clans, such as the Geng Juzhong and Naige of the Nara clan.

Among his children, notable figures include Ma’erhun, who became Prince An of the Second Rank, and Jiangxi, who was titled Duke of the First Rank. Several daughters held noble titles and married into other clans, contributing to alliances within the Qing nobility.

Yolo passed away in 1689. His career encompassed military leadership, court administration, and overseeing familial alliances through his children’s marriages. His life record illustrates his role as an imperial prince active in Qing military and political affairs during the 17th century.