Hong Xiuquan

Noble person

1814 – 1864

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Who was Hong Xiuquan?

Hong Xiuquan, born Hong Renkun, style name Huoxiu, was a Hakka Chinese who led the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom over varying portions of southern China, with himself as the "Heavenly King" and self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ.

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Born
Jan 1, 1814
Huadu District
Children
Lived in
  • Guangzhou
Died
Jun 1, 1864
Nanjing

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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