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COMMANDER // 1770–1846

Yang Fang

Qing dynasty2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1770 – 1846

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Active service 1841 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 71.

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Yang Fang (1770–1846) was a Han Chinese general and diplomat during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Born in Songtao, Guizhou Province, he joined the military as a young man and became a secretary, where he came to the attention of General Yang Yuchun, who recommended him for military school.

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Battles (2)

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