About Songyun
Lived 1752 – 1835 (aged 82–83). Songyun was a Chinese politician and calligrapher.
Songyun (1752–1835) was a military governor (amban) of the Qing provinces of Xinjiang, Guangdong, and Tibet from 1802 to 1809.
Works In Xinjiang, he was responsible for the compilation of a gazetteer of the area using the services of officials exiled to the frontier area, including Wang Tingkai, Qi Yunshi, and Xu Song.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Songyun?
Chinese military governor (1752–1835)
When was Songyun born?
Songyun was born in 1752 in Bithesi.
When did Songyun die?
Songyun died in 1835.
What was Songyun's occupation?
Songyun was a politician and calligrapher.
What nationality was Songyun?
Songyun was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Songyun (Qing governor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Songyun. https://biography.guide/songyun-politician/
MLA: "Songyun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/songyun-politician/.
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