Yixiang was Jiaqing Emperor's grandson as the fifth son of Mianyu, Prince Huiduan of the First Rank and the second in the Prince Hui of the First Rank peerage.
10 Facts About Yixiang
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Yixiang was born on 15 March 1849 to Mianyu's second primary consort, lady Guwalgiya, daughter of negotiator of the Tianjin treaty Guiliang.
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In 1860, Yixiang was granted a title of Feng'en fuguo gong.
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In 1879, Yixiang ordered renovation of the Long'en hall of the Yu mausoleum of the Eastern Qing tombs.
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In 1881, Yixiang was responsible for construction of the tomb of Empress Dowager Ci'an.
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In 1885, Yixiang was sent to the Hall of Imperial Longevity in order to burn an incense several times.
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Yixiang was known for his contribution in the Taiping rebellion.
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Yixiang died on 13 February 1886 at the age of 36 and was posthumously honoured as Prince Huijing of the Second Rank.
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Yixiang was initially married to lady Guwalgiya, daughter of Hife.
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Later in 1885, Yixiang married Lady Alut, fifth daughter of Cheng'en duke Chongqi of the Alut clan.