COMMANDER // 1821–1856
Qin Rigang
Qing dynasty1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1821 – 1856
Active service 1853 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 32.
Profile
Qin Rigang, né Qin Richang (秦日昌), was a Hakka military leader of the Taiping Rebellion, known during his military tenure as the King of Yan (燕王). He served under Hong Xiuquan's Taiping Administration and led Taiping forces to many military victories. He was executed by Hong Xiuquan in 1856 because he had killed the family and followers of Shi Dakai during the Tianjing Incident. Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng were trained and taught by Qin.
Battles (1)
1853
Battle of NanjingTaiping Rebellion · Taiping Heavenly Kingdom