Prince Gong

ModernPoliticianChina1833 — 1898

Yixin, led the Self-Strengthening Movement in late Qing.

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Quick Facts

Born

1833

Died

1898

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score56.2

Prince Gong — Complete Timeline

1860 AD

Negotiated the Convention of PekingPolitical Action◆ Major

Prince Gong negotiated the Convention of Peking with Britain and France, ending the Second Opium War. The treaty ceded Kowloon Peninsula and opened more treaty ports, but stabilized Qing foreign relations.

DiplomacyTreatyOpium War

Impact: regional

1861 AD

Led the Self-Strengthening Movement as head of the Zongli YamenReform

Prince Gong established the Zongli Yamen (Foreign Office) and initiated the Self-Strengthening Movement, adopting Western military technology and industrial methods. This included building arsenals, shipyards, and modern schools.

Self-StrengtheningModernizationForeign Affairs

Impact: nationalprogressive

1884 AD

Fell from power after the Sino-French WarPolitical Action◆ Major

After China's defeat in the Sino-French War, Prince Gong was dismissed from his posts by Empress Dowager Cixi. His removal marked the decline of the Self-Strengthening Movement and his political influence.

DismissalSino-French WarPolitical Decline

Impact: nationaltragic