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Sonin

Type Figure Region China Time 1601–1667 Also known as Hesheri Sonin

Sonin (1601–1667), a Manchu of the Plain Yellow Banner and the Hesheri clan, was a prominent minister and statesman of the early Qing.…

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  1. 1661–1667Forbidden City · BeijingThe Shunzhi Emperor's edict appointed Sonin, Oboi, Sukesaha, and Ebilun as regents, with Sonin holding the highest rank. During the regency he pressed for restoring the cabinet's draft-endorsement system to restrain Oboi's autocracy, and memorialized requesting that the Kangxi Emperor personally take charge of government. He died of illness in the first month of Kangxi's sixth year; his son Songgotu carried on his legacy and later helped the Kangxi Emperor arrest Oboi.

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