Wei Guangtao
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Wei Guangtao (November 27, 1837 – March 15, 1916), courtesy name Wuzhuang was a Chinese politician who was the Governor of Xinjiang, Viceroy of Yun-Gui, Viceroy of Shaan-Gan, Viceroy of Liangjiang, and Viceroy of Min-Zhe. He was also notable for his military service during the First Sino-Japanese War and Dungan Revolt.
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Wei Guangtao 魏光焘 | |
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Governor of Xinjiang[1][2] | |
In office 1889–1892 | |
Monarch | Guangxu |
Preceded by | Liu Jintang |
Succeeded by | Wen Shilin |
Viceroy of Yun-Gui | |
In office 1900–1902 | |
Preceded by | Songfan |
Succeeded by | Ding Zhenduo |
Viceroy of Shaan-Gan | |
In office 1899 (As Acting Governor until 1900) – 1900 | |
Preceded by | Tao Mo |
Succeeded by | Songfan |
Viceroy of Liangjiang | |
In office December 5, 1902 – September 4, 1904 | |
Preceded by | Zhang Zhidong |
Succeeded by | Li Xingrui |
Viceroy of Min-Zhe | |
In office 1904–1905 | |
Preceded by | Li Xingrui |
Succeeded by | Shengyun |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-11-27)November 27, 1837 Shaoyang County, Baoqing Mansion [zh], Hunan, Qing China |
Died | March 15, 1916(1916-03-15) (aged 78) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Qing Dynasty |
Branch | Xiang Army |
Years of service | 1856 — 1905 |
Battles/wars | Taiping Rebellion First Sino-Japanese War Dungan Revolt |
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