Li Chendian


Li Chenden (Chinese: 李臣典; pinyin: Lǐ Chéndiǎn; 1838 - 1864) was an eminent military general during the late Qing Dynasty in China. He joined the Xiang Army and fought effectively against the Taiping Rebellion, which restored stability of the Qing.

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Li Chendian
Commander of Gui-De Garrison, Heinan Province with the rank of full general(提督銜河南歸德鎮總兵)
Personal details
Born1823
Died1864(1864-00-00) (aged 26–27)
Jiangsu, Qing Empire
Occupationgeneral
Military service
Allegiance Qing Dynasty
Branch/serviceQing Army
RankGeneral
CommandsXiang Army
Battles/warsTaiping Rebellion
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