Prince Yiwei was born to a maid in the residence of Minning, lady Hoifa Nara.
12 Facts About Prince Yiwei
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Prince Yiwei's mother was later promoted to a position of secondary consort.
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In 1816, Yiwei was granted a title of the prince of the third rank by the Jiaqing Emperor.
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Since 1821, Yiwei has been an heir presumptive to the imperial throne as the emperor's eldest son despite he was not appointed as Crown Prince.
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Prince Yiwei was neither exceptionally well-versed in literature and martial arts nor showed diligence in the studies.
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In 1825, Prince Yiwei organised Grand Sacrificial Ceremonies together with his paternal uncle Miankai.
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In 1830, Prince Yiwei was sent to conduct sacrifices together with his fifth paternal uncle, Mianyu.
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Prince Yiwei died on 23 May 1831 in the Old Summer Palace of illness.
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Prince Yiwei's studio was abandoned for 17 years and was later given as a residence of Yizhu and Yixin.
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Prince Yiwei was posthumously granted a title of Yinzhi beile.
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Prince Yiwei was married to lady Guwalgiya, daughter of duke Yinghai since 1822.
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Prince Yiwei married later lady Ulanghan, daughter of sixth rank literary official Lude.