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Deng Shichang - The First Generation of Modern Naval Officers Trained in China
Deng Shichang (邓世昌; 1849 - 17 September 1894) was a famous Chinese admiral during the late Qing Dynasty era. Native of Panyu, Guangdong; originally named as Yongchang (永昌); courtesy name Zhengqing (正卿).Deng was the first generation of modern naval officers trained in China. He entered the Naval Academy in Mawei, Fujian in 1867 and graduated in 1874.
Li Lianying - The Imperial Eunnch
Li Lianying (Simplified Chinese: 李连英; November 12, 1848 - March 4, 1911) was a royal eunuch during the Qing Dynasty, and was a favorite of the Empress Dowager Cixi, who was the de facto ruler of China for forty years from 1869–1909. He served as the Head Eunuch (总管太监) until getting deposed in 1908. Li Lianying was known to be dominant in court affairs, controlling everything from the actions of other eunuchs, to which officials could be granted an audience by the Empress Dowager. Such things often involved large amounts of bribery, and Li Lianying made a fortune out of it.
Ever Victorious Army - A Model for Later Chinese Armies
The Ever Victorious Army (Chinese: 常胜军) was the name given to an imperial army in late-19th–century China. The Ever Victorious Army fought for the Qing Dynasty against the rebels of the Nien and Taiping Rebellions. The Ever Victorious Army, consisted of Chinese soldiers trained and led by a European officer corps. Though the Ever Victorious Army was only active for a few years, from 1860 to 1864, it was instrumental in putting down the Taiping Rebellion. It was the first Chinese army which was trained in European techniques, tactics, and strategy. As such, it became a model for...
Ding Ruchang - Admiral of the Chinese Navy at the End of the Qing Dynasty
Ding Ruchang (1836-- 1895), born in Lujiang County, was admiral of the Chinese navy at the end of the Qing Dynasty. In 1874, he was responsible for the building of the Chinese navy, and went to England to purchase warships the following year. On his return, he was given command of the Northern Sea Flotilla, and in 1888, he was appointed to command the Northern Sea Fleet.
Empress Dowager Cixi - A Legendary and Powerful Empress
Empress Dowager Cixi1 (Chinese: 慈禧太后) (29 November 1835 – 15 November 1908), popularly known in China as the West Dowager Empress (Chinese: 西太后), was from the Manchu Yehe Nara Clan. Selected by the Xianfeng Emperor as a concubine, after his death she exercised control over the court under the nominal rule of her son the Tongzhi Emperor and her nephew the Guangxu Emperor, both of whom unsuccessfully attempted to rule in their own right. She was a powerful and charismatic figure who became the de facto ruler of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, ruling for 48 years from her husband's...
Li Hongzhang - A Controversial Politician in Chinese History
Li Hongzhang (simplified Chinese: 李鸿章), Marquis Suyi of the First Class (Chinese: 一等肃毅侯), (February 15, 1823 – November 7, 1901), also spelled Li Hung-chang, was a Chinese general who ended several major rebellions, and a leading statesman of the late Qing Empire. He served in important positions of the Imperial Court, once holding the office of the Viceroy of Zhili.
Zeng Guofan - An Outstanding Han Chinese Official and Military General Admired by Modern Chinese People
Zeng Guofan (simplified Chinese: 曾国藩) (November 21, 1811 – March 12, 1872) was an eminent Han Chinese official, military general, and devout Confucian scholar of the late Qing Dynasty in China. Zeng raised the Xiang Army to fight effectively against the Taiping Rebellion and restored the stability of Qing Dynasty along with other prominent figures, including Zuo Zongtang and Li Hongzhang, setting the scene for the era later known as the "Tongzhi Restoration".
Lin Zexu - A National Hero for Chinese People
Lin Zexu (simplified Chinese: 林则徐; August 30, 1785 – November 22, 1850) was a Chinese scholar and official during the Qing dynasty. He is most recognized for his conduct and his constant position on the "high moral ground" in his fight, as a "shepherd" of his people, against the opium trade in Guangzhou.
Emperor Jingtai (Emperor Daizong of the Ming)
Zhu Qiyu (1428 – 1457) was Emperor of China of the Ming Dynasty from 1449 to 1457 as the Jingtai Emperor. His era name means "Exalted view".
Emperor Jianwen (Emperor Huidi of the Ming) - The Second Emperor of the Ming Dynasty
The Jianwen Emperor (1377–1402), with the personal name Zhu Yunwen, reigned as the second Emperor of the Ming dynasty. His reign Jianwen name meant "Establishment of the civil virtue".