Tang Jiyao

Tang Jiyao
Gen. Tang Jiyao
Military Governor of Guizhou
In office
1912–1913
Succeeded byLiu Xianshi
Military Governor of Yunnan
In office
1913–1927
Preceded byCai E
Succeeded byLong Yun
Personal details
Born(1883-08-14)14 August 1883
Qujing, Yunnan, China
Died23 May 1927(1927-05-23) (aged 43)
Kunming, Yunnan, China
NationalityHan chinese
Political partyKuomintang
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Party
China Zhi Gong Party
Alma materImperial Japanese Army Academy
Military service
Allegiance Qing dynasty
Beiyang government Republic of China
Years of service1911-1927
RankMarshal
Battles/warsNational Protection War, Northern Expedition

Tang Jiyao (simplified Chinese: 唐继尧; traditional Chinese: 唐繼堯; pinyin: Táng Jìyáo; Wade–Giles: T'ang Chi-yao) (August 14, 1883 – May 23, 1927) was a Chinese general and warlord of Yunnan during the Warlord Era of early Republican China. He was military governor of Yunnan from 1913–1927.