Sushun

ModernPoliticianChina1816 — 1861

Qing regent executed in the Xinyou Coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1816

Died

1861

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score34.4

Sushun — Complete Timeline

1860 AD

Opposed the Convention of PekingPolitical Action

During the Second Opium War, Sushun opposed signing the Convention of Peking, which ceded territories to Britain and France. His resistance reflected his hardline stance against foreign concessions.

Opium WarDiplomacyForeign Relations

Impact: national

1861 AD

Appointed as regent for the Tongzhi EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, Sushun was appointed as one of eight regents for the young Tongzhi Emperor. He became the de facto leader of the regency council, controlling state affairs.

RegencyPower TransitionQing Court

Impact: national

Executed in the Xinyou CoupPolitical Action

Empress Dowagers Cixi and Ci'an, allied with Prince Gong, staged a coup against the regents. Sushun was arrested, tried for treason, and publicly executed by beheading, ending his political influence.

CoupExecutionPower Struggle

Impact: nationaltragic