Li Jinglin

Li Jinglin
李景林
Born1885
Zaoqiang County, Hebei, China
Died1931 (aged 45–46)
Other namesLi Fangchen
"China's First Sword"
"God of the Sword"
NationalityChinese
StyleYang-style tai chi
Wudangquan
Wudang Sword
Li Jinglin
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Jǐnglín
Wade–GilesLi Ching-lin

Li Jinglin, also known as Li Fangchen[1] (1885–1931) was a deputy inspector-general and later army general for the Fengtian clique[2] during the Chinese warlord era. He hailed from Zaoqiang County, Hebei province, China. After his military career was over he settled in Nanjing, and in 1927 moved to Shanghai.[3] A renowned swordsman, he was known as "China's First Sword."

  1. ^ Chen 3.
  2. ^ Waldrun 95.
  3. ^ Chen 3.