Qishan is Born
Jan 18, 1786
Qishan is born into a noble Mongol family.
EditLocation: China
Qishan joins the Chinese Civil Service
1806
Qishan passes the examination into the Chinese Imperial Civil Service
EditLocation: China
Qishan Becomes Provincial Governor
1819
Qishan becomes provincial governor of Henan Province
EditLocation: China
Charles Elliot And Qishan Negotiate
Jan 20, 1841
Charles Elliot and Chinese Imperial Commissioner Qishan negotiated the Convention of Chuenpi which would open the port of Canton. The Daoguang Emperor was furious when he found out. He ordered Qishan to be arrested and escorted as a criminal to Beijing for trial; Qishan had his properties and assets confiscated and was sentenced to military service.
EditLocation: Pearl River
Canton Remains Closed
1841
The port at Canton remains closed to the British despite the treaty negociated by Charles Elliot and Qishan
EditLocation: Canton
Qishan Dies
Aug 03, 1854
Qishan dies
EditLocation: China