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Zuo Zongtang (左宗棠, Xiang Chinese: [tso˧˩ tsoŋ˧ tan˩˧]; Wade-Giles spelling: Tso Tsung-t'ang; November 10, 1812 – September 5, 1885), sometimes referred to as General Tso, was a statesman and military leader of the late Qing dynasty.
Zuo Zongtang was a Chinese administrator and military leader, one of the scholar-officials who worked to suppress the great rebellions that threatened the imperial government during the second half of the 19th century.
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Aug 4, 2011 · Zuo Zongtang (sometimes written as Zu? Z?ngtáng or Tso Tsung-t'ang) was one of the greatest military leaders of China’s long and storied history.
A comprehensive biography of the late Qing dynasty statesman, strategist, and military commander who helped the Qing survive and expand in the 19th century. Learn about his rise from poverty, his role in the Taiping Rebellion, his reforms, and his legacy in China and beyond.
Jun 20, 2024 · Zuo Zongtang. (1812—1885) Quick Reference. (1812–85) Chinese soldier and statesman. He rose to military prominence, assisting Zeng Guofan in suppressing the Taiping Rebellion and was appointed governor-general of Zhejiang province (1862).
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Zuo Zongtang (左宗棠, Xiang Chinese: [ tso˧˩ tsoŋ˧ tan˩˧]; Wade-Giles spelling: Tso Tsung-t'ang; November 10, 1812 – September 5, 1885), sometimes referred to as General Tso, was a statesman and military leader of the late Qing dynasty.
Zuo Zongtang, previously a general in the Xiang Army, was the commander in chief of all Qing troops participating in this counterinsurgency. His subordinates were the Han Chinese General Liu Jintang and Manchu Jin Shun.
