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Li Kaifang | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 李开芳 |
| Died | Possibly 1855 Caishikou Execution Grounds |
| Allegiance | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom |
| Battles / wars | Taiping Rebellion: |
Li Kaifang was a military leader of the Taiping Rebellion from Luchuan, Guangxi, China.[1] In 1851, he was promoted to the rank of corps superintendent.[2] While campaigning in Hunan in 1852, he was promoted three times, rising to the rank of commander.[3] After helping to capture Wuchang and Hanyang in Hubei, he was ultimately named chief chancellor of the Earth Department.[4] Along with Lin Fengxiang, Li lead the Taiping vanguard during the march toward Nanking and occupied Yangzhou in April 1853.[5] Both would also lead the ill-fated Northern Expedition.[6] Li was captured on March 31, 1855 in Fengguantun, Shandong. Li was then executed by lingchi at the Caishikou Execution Grounds.[7]
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 n.54 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 n.54 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 n.54 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 n.54 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 93 (1966)
- ^ Franz H. Michael, The Taiping Rebellion: History 94 (1966)