Guo Songtao
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Guo Songtao (Chinese: 郭嵩焘; pinyin: Guō Sōngtāo; Wade–Giles: Kuo Sung-t’ao; 11 April 1818 – 18 July 1891) was a Chinese diplomat and statesman during the Qing dynasty. He was among the first foreign emissaries to be sent abroad by the Qing government, as a result of the Tongzhi Restoration.
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Guo Songtao | |
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郭嵩燾 | |
1st Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
In office 28 August 1875 – 25 August 1878 | |
Monarch | Guangxu |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Zeng Jize |
1st Chinese Ambassador to France | |
In office 22 February 1878 – 25 August 1878 | |
Monarch | Guangxu |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Zeng Jize |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-04-11)11 April 1818 Xiangyin, Hunan, Qing dynasty |
Died | 18 July 1891(1891-07-18) (aged 73) Changsha, Hunan, Qing dynasty |
Nationality | Chinese |
Alma mater | Yuelu Academy |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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