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COMMANDER // 1823–1901

Li Hongzhang

admiralQing dynasty3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1823 – 1901

18301840185018601870188018901900Taiping Rebellion · 1851-1864First Sino-Japanese War · 1894-1895Battle of Shanghai — July 1, 1861 · Qing dynasty · Taiping RebellionBattle of Lushunkou — November 21, 1894 · China · First Sino-Japanese WarBattle of Weihaiwei — January 20, 1895 · China · First Sino-Japanese War

Active service 1861–1895 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 38.

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Li Hongzhang, Marquess Suyi was a Chinese statesman of the late Qing dynasty. He held important positions in the Qing government, including the Viceroy of Zhili, Huguang and Liangguang. He was the founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and a leader of the Self-Strengthening Movement.

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Battles (3)

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