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Events on Friday 5 February 1723 1
1723Yongzheng Emperor's reign formally beginsThe Qing dynasty opens its third imperial eraFollowing the death of the Kangxi Emperor, his fourth son took the throne name Yongzheng as the new reign era began with the Chinese New Year. His reign tightened central control over imperial finances and the bureaucracy within the Qing dynasty. He ruled China until his death in 1735.