Zeng Guofan
Chinese politician and military commander (1811–1872)
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Summary
Zeng Guofan was born on November 26, 1811[1], in Xiangxiang City[2]. He died on March 12, 1872[3], in Nanjing[4]. He worked as a politician[5], scholar[6], writer[7], and army officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,471 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zeng Guofan Tomb[10]
- Father: Zeng Linshu[11]
- Child: Zeng Jize[12], Zeng Jihong[13], Zeng Jifen[14], Q133281715[15]
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[16]
- Position held: Viceroy of Zhili[17], Viceroy of Liangjiang[18], Grand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet[19], Q47176277[20], Shujishi of Qing dynasty[21]
- Educated at: Hanlin Academy[22]
- Religion or worldview: Confucianism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Ancestral home: Xiangxiang City[25]
- Military branch: Xiang Army[26]
- Commons category: Zeng Guofan[27]
- Military, police or special rank: general[28]
- Academic degree: jinshi[29]
- Residence: Tseng Kuo-fan's Former Residence[30]
- Participated in conflict: Taiping Rebellion[31], Nian Rebellion[32], Tianjin Massacre[33]
- Family name: Zeng[34]
- Given name: Zeng[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Zeng Guofan[36]
- Allegiance: Qing dynasty[37]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[38], Seven Hundred Eminent People of the Qing Dynasty[39], Continued Collected Stele Biographies[40], Biographies of the Qing dynasty[41], Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period[42], Draft History of Qing[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], Biographies of Recent Dignitaries[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[46]
- Commons Creator page: Zeng Guofan[47]
- Courtesy name: 伯涵[48]
- Posthumous name: 文正[49]
- Art name: 涤生[50], 滌生[51], 求闕齋[52]
Why It Matters
Zeng Guofan has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Zeng Guofan born?
Zeng Guofan was born in Xiangxiang City[2].
Where did Zeng Guofan die?
Zeng Guofan died in Nanjing[4].
Who were Zeng Guofan's parents?
Zeng Guofan's father was Zeng Linshu[11].
What did Zeng Guofan do for work?
Zeng Guofan worked as a politician[5], scholar[6], writer[7], and army officer[8].
Where did Zeng Guofan go to school?
Zeng Guofan was educated at Hanlin Academy[22].