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Qianlong as Emperor Emeritus
- When
- 1796–1799
- Where
- Forbidden City
Though succeeded by his son, Qianlong retained ultimate power as Emperor Emeritus until his death in 1799 at age 87.
Even after being succeeded by the Jiaqing Emperor, Qianlong continued to rule as Emperor Emeritus and retained ultimate power until his death in 1799 at the age of 87. He had anticipated moving out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City and had ordered construction of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity as a retirement residence, but he never moved into those retirement suites.
Sources
- Qianlong Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Jiaqing Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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