Sonin (regent)

Sonin
Regent of the Qing Dynasty
In office
1661–1667
Serving with Ebilun, Suksaha, Oboi
Appointed byEmpress Dowager Zhaosheng
MonarchKangxi Emperor
Personal details
Born1601
DiedAugust 12, 1667
Relations
ChildrenSonggotu (son) Gabula (son)
Clan nameHešeri
Posthumous nameWenzhong (文忠)
Military service
AllegianceQing dynasty
Branch/serviceManchu Plain Yellow Banner

Soni (1601–1667), also known as Sonin, and rarely Sony (Manchu: ᠰᠣᠨᡳᠨ; Chinese: 索尼; pinyin: Suǒní), was a Manchu noble of the Hešeri clan who served as one of the Four Regents of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722) during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912). His clan belonged to the Plain Yellow Banner.