Opium Wars
two 19th century conflicts
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Summary
Opium Wars is a series of wars[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of series of wars entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,412 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: People's Republic of China[3]
- Instance of: state crime[4]
- Location: People's Republic of China[5]
- Is a list of: war[6]
- Commons category: Opium Wars[7]
- Has part(s): First Opium War[8], Second Opium War[9]
- Start time: September 4, 1839[10]
- End time: October 24, 1860[11]
- Participant: Qing Dynasty Governor[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], France[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:Opium Wars[15]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[16], The Victorian Royal Navy[17]
- Native label: 鸦片战争[18], Opium Wars[19]
- P14541: 2Yp5YN[20]
Why It Matters
Opium Wars has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] It is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]