Tang Zhengzai
Deceased Person
1816 – 1863
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Who was Tang Zhengzai?
Tang Zhengzai was an eminent navy leader during the Taiping Rebellion, known during his tenure as the King of Sail. He led the Taiping fleet in many battles, nearly destroying the Xiang Army. He trained other naval officers, including Li Ronfar and Li Xiucheng. Tang was killed in action in 1863.
Tang Zhengzai employed wooden bridges similar in design to the Bailey bridge later developed by Donald Bailey.
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