Li Hongzhang

Chinese politician, general and diplomat; governor of Zhili of the late Qing dynasty; Trade Minister of the Beiyang Government (1823–1901)
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Li Hongzhang
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Summary

Li Hongzhang was born on February 15, 1823[1], in Hefei[2]. He died on November 7, 1901[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], mandarin[6], politician[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,684 views/month, #6,767 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Li Wen'an[10]
  • Spouse: Zhao Xiaolian[11]
  • Child: Li Juou[12], Li Jingmai[13], Li Jingshu[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[15]
  • Position held: Viceroy of Zhili[16], viceroy of Huguang[17], Liangguang Governor[18], xunfu of Jiangsu[19], Wén huá diàn dàxué shì[20], Viceroy of Liangjiang[21], Shujishi of Qing dynasty[22]
  • Educated at: Hanlin Academy[23]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], Order of the Double Dragon[25], Royal Victorian Order[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Ancestral home: Hefei[28]
  • Commons category: Li Hongzhang[29]
  • Military, police or special rank: admiral[30], general[31]
  • Cause of death: hepatitis[32]
  • Academic degree: jinshi[33]
  • Residence: Former Residence of Li Hongzhang[34]
  • Family name: Li[35]
  • Given name: Hóngzhāng[36]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Li Hongzhang[37]
  • Honorific suffix: Imperial and noble rank of the Qing dynasty[38]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[39]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[40], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[41], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43], Otto's encyclopedia[44], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[45], Seven Hundred Eminent People of the Qing Dynasty[46], Continued Collected Stele Biographies[47], Biographies of the Qing dynasty[48], Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[49], Draft History of Qing[50]

Why It Matters

Li Hongzhang has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Li Hongzhang born?

Li Hongzhang was born in Hefei[2].

Where did Li Hongzhang die?

Li Hongzhang passed away in Beijing[4].

Who were Li Hongzhang's parents?

Li Hongzhang's father was Li Wen'an[10].

Who was Li Hongzhang married to?

Li Hongzhang's spouses include Zhao Xiaolian[11].

What did Li Hongzhang do for work?

Li Hongzhang worked as a diplomat[5], mandarin[6], politician[7], and artist[8].

Where did Li Hongzhang go to school?

Li Hongzhang was educated at Hanlin Academy[23].

What awards did Li Hongzhang receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], Order of the Double Dragon[25], and Royal Victorian Order[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . Qing Dynasty literary family and marriage Pedigree. wikidata.org.
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  17. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [33] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . Academia Sinica Name Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . Academia Sinica Name Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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