Li Hongzhang Politician

Li Hongzhang, GCVO (also Romanised as Li Hung Chang) (15 February 1823 – 7 November 1901) was a politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing Empire. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court, including the premier viceroyalty of Zhili.Although he was best known in the West for his generally pro-modern stance and importance as a negotiator, Li antagonized the British with his support of Russia as a foil against Japanese expansionism in Manchuria and fell from favor with the Chinese after their loss in the 1894 Sino-Japanese War. His image in China remains controversial, with criticism on one hand for political and military mistakes and praise on the other for his success against the Taiping Rebellion, his diplomatic skills defending Chinese interests in the era of unequal treaties, and his role pioneering China's industrial and military modernization.He was presented the Royal Victorian Order by Queen Victoria.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 15, 1823
Birth place	Qing dynasty , Anhui , Hefei
Date of death	November 07, 1901
Place of death	Qing dynasty

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military operations	First Sino-Japanese War
monarch	Guangxu Emperor Tongzhi Emperor
office	Viceroy of Liangguang Viceroy of Huguang
successor	Yuan Shikai Li Hanzhang Tao Mo Wang Wenshao