Fan Wencheng
Fan Wencheng 范文程 | |
|---|---|
| Deliberative Minister | |
| In office 1652–1654 | |
| Grand Secretary of the Palace Secretariat Academy | |
| In office 1636–1654 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1597 Fushun, Ming China |
| Died | 1666 (aged 68–69) Beijing, Qing China |
| Relatives | Fan Chengmo, Fan Chengxun (son) |
| Education | xiucai degree in the Imperial Examination |
| Occupation | Statesman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Qing Empire |
| Branch/service | Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner |
| Years of service | 1644–1666 |
Fan Wencheng (Chinese: 范文程; pinyin: Fàn Wénchéng, courtesy name: Xiandou 憲斗, 1597–1666) was a Qing dynasty scholar-official, prime minister and grand secretary (Daxue Shi). His official career went through four generation of Qing dynasty emperors through Nurhaci, Hong Taiji, Shunzhi, and Kangxi. Many rules and regulations in the early days of the Qing dynasty were drafted by him.