Akdun

In this Manchu name, the given name is Akdun. In accordance with Manchu custom, it should be used alone or with titles but not with the clan name Janggiya.
Akdun
Minister of Justice
In office
1746–1748
Serving with Wang Youdun
Preceded byŠenggan
Succeeded byDaldangga
In office
1748–1755
Serving with Wang Youdun
Preceded byŠenggan
Succeeded byOmida
Personal details
Born
Akdun

(1685-05-04)May 4, 1685
Beijing, Qing dynasty
DiedFebruary 22, 1756(1756-02-22) (aged 70)
Beijing, Qing dynasty
ChildrenAgui (son)
Parent
  • Asha (father)
Occupationpolitician
Clan nameJanggiya
Military service
AllegianceQing dynasty
Branch/serviceManchu Plain Blue Banner
Manchu ambassador Akdun was greeted by the Korean king near the Yeongeunmun Gate (迎恩門 lit. gate of receiving imperial favor), which was located outside the walls of Hanseong. After staying a hotel named Hongjewon (弘濟院), the envoys of the Manchu Qing Empire reached Mohwagwan (慕華館 lit. building of longing for China), where they received a reception from the king, and then entered the capital.

Akdun (Chinese: 阿克敦; pinyin: Ākèdūn; Wade–Giles: A-k'o-tun; Manchu: ᠠᡴᡩᡠᠨ Akdun; Styled: Lixuan, 立軒; May 4, 1685 – February 22, 1756) was an official of the Qing dynasty. He was a member of the Janggiya (章佳) clan and of the Manchu Plain Blue Banner. He was the father of the Qing dynasty official and general Agui.