About
Chinese scholar, politician and official of the Qing dynasty. He was known for his role in the events leading up to the first Opium War, which lasted from 1839 to 1842.
Before Fame
In 1811, he gained admission to the Hanlin Academy, a school for elite scholars.
Trivia
His former home in Fuzhou's historic Sanfang-Qixiang district is open to the public.
Family Life
His father, Lin Binri, was a government official. He was the second son in the family.
Associated With
In 1839, he wrote a memorial to Queen Victoria, urging her to end the opium trade.
