COMMANDER // 1835–1863
Tan Shaoguang
Qing dynasty1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1835 – 1863
Active service 1861 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 26.
Profile
Tan Shaoguang was a military leader of the Taiping Rebellion. During his military tenure he was known as the King of Mu (慕王). As a young soldier he joined the Jintian Uprising. After several years he was promoted to general, and led the Taiping forces to many military victories. He was awarded the E An in 1861. He was murdered by traitors after an interrogation in 1863.
Battles (1)
1861
Battle of ShanghaiTaiping Rebellion · Taiping Heavenly Kingdom