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COMMANDER // 1852–1895

Liu Buchan

admiralQing dynasty2 battles1 war

Lifespan

18521895

1860187018801890First Sino-Japanese War · 1894-1895Battle of the Yalu River — September 17, 1894 · China · First Sino-Japanese WarBattle of Weihaiwei — January 20, 1895 · China · First Sino-Japanese War

Active service 1894–18952 battles across 1 war; first command at age 42.

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Liu Buchan was a Chinese naval officer during the First Sino-Japanese War. He served in the Beiyang Fleet, the most prominent of China's naval units in the late Qing Dynasty, and is best remembered for his actions as commander of the fleet flagship, the Dingyuan, during the war. After his death and the ship being destroyed at the end of the war, he was raised to national hero status in modern China. At his death, Liu was commander of the fleet flagship, with the rank Admiral of the Right, and reserve Admiral of the Fleet.

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Battles (2)

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