Zhang Shusheng
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Zhang Shusheng was a Chinese
official of the Qing Dynasty
. He was one of the Huai Army's vice leaders, and his young brother whom named Zhang Shushang (張樹珊), was also a Lieutenant General
, but dead in a battle in the Taiping Rebellion
's in De'an County
in 1867.
China
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official of the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. He was one of the Huai Army's vice leaders, and his young brother whom named Zhang Shushang (張樹珊), was also a Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
, but dead in a battle in the Taiping Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a widespread civil war in southern China from 1850 to 1864, led by heterodox Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, who, having received visions, maintained that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ, against the ruling Manchu-led Qing Dynasty...
's in De'an County
De'an County
De'an County is a county under Jiujiang City in Jiangxi Province, China. The total area is 939.40 square kilometre, and the population is 161,000 as of 2003.-External links:*...
in 1867.