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COMMANDER // 1828–1864

Cheng Xueqi

generalQing dynasty1 battle1 war

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1828 – 1864

1830183518401845185018551860Taiping Rebellion · 1851-1864Battle of Shanghai — July 1, 1861 · Qing dynasty · Taiping Rebellion

Active service 1861 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 33.

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Cheng Xueqi (Chinese: 程學啟; courtesy name Fangzhong 方忠; born in Tongcheng, Anhui, was a general of the Taiping Rebellion who surrendered to the Qing dynasty in 1861 with Ding Ruchang. He was an eminent Han Chinese official and a Captain General in the army of the late Qing dynasty. He led the Huai Army to fight effectively against the Taiping rebels and helped to restore the stability of Qing, along with other prominent figures, including Li Hongzhang and Zeng Guofan, setting the scene for the successful defense of Shanghai and the Suzhou Massacre POW Incident. The Tongzhi Emperor praised Cheng as "intelligent and brave".

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