Wei Guangtao

Wei Guangtao
魏光燾
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

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.