Li Chendian

Military Person

1838 – 1864

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Who was Li Chendian?

Li Chenden was an eminent Han military general during the late Qing Dynasty in China. He joined the Xiang Army and fought effectively against the Taiping Rebellion restoring the stability of the Qing Dynasty. He was one of nine generals who led the force which occupied Nanjing in 1864. Commander Zeng Guoquan identified Li as the most meritorious of the nine generals in the recovery of Nanjing. The Beijing government praised him and his fellow generals commended him.

During the Qing Dynasty's 267 years, Li was the youngest person elevated to Peerage.

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Born
1838
Also known as
  • Li Chenden
Died
1864

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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