Han Qixian

Han Qixian was a Jin dynasty statesman and reformer. He was one of the key political figures during the reign of Emperor Xizong of Jin.

Han was originally a citizen of Liao dynasty from Yanjing(later known as Beijing). He was qualified as a Jinshi around the year of 1105 during the rule of Emperor Tianzuo of Liao. His family served Liao for generations. He himself was a descendant of Han Zhigu who was one of the founding members of Liao. In 1138, Emperor Xizong of Jin and Han Qixian started the Tianjuan reform which was designed to completely sinicize the administrative system of Jin dynasty. The old Jurchen Begile system was consequently abolished. As a result of the reform, the Jurchen led Jin dynasty began its shift from a nomadic tribal country to a Chinese dynasty.

Han died in 1146 at the age of 65. His full title was Duke Jianyi of Qiguo(齊國簡懿公).