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COMMANDER // 1820–1864

Chen Kunshu

Qing dynasty2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1820 – 1864

18201830184018501860Taiping Rebellion · 1851-1864Battle of Sanhe — November 7, 1858 · Taiping Heavenly Kingdom · Taiping RebellionBattle of Shanghai — July 1, 1861 · Taiping Heavenly Kingdom · Taiping Rebellion

Active service 1858–1861 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 38.

Profile

Chen Kunshu was a prominent military leader of the Taiping Rebellion, and known during his military and political career as the King of Hu. He led Taiping forces to many military victories especially the Second rout the Army Group Jiangnan. He was executed by Li Hongzhang after interrogation in 1864. Chen was an important General and was the sole person responsible for the late Taiping Rebellion.

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Battles (2)

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