Dibao — Dibao,[n 1] sometimes called headmen[1] or constables,[2] were local officials in Qing and early Republican China, typically selected from among the prominent landowners.[3] Working in communities of around 100 households, they were charged with… … Wikipedia
Third Battle of Nanking — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Third Battle of Nanking partof=the Taiping Rebellion caption= date=March 14, 1864 ndash; July 19, 1864 place=Nanking, China casus= territory= result=Imperial Qing Chinese victory combatant1= combatant2=Taiping… … Wikipedia
Constable — For other uses, see Constable (disambiguation). A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Historical… … Wikipedia
Xiang Army — The Xiang Army (Chinese: 湘軍; pinyin: Xiāng Jūn) was a standing army organized by Zeng Guofan (曾國藩) from existing regional and village militia forces tuanlian (團練) to contain the Taiping rebellion in China (1850 to 1864). The name is taken from… … Wikipedia
Chu Hongchang — Chu Hongchang(zh ts|t=朱洪章|s=朱洪章; Pinyin: , : Styled ; Posthumous name: (1820? ndash; , 1895)born in Liping CountyGuizhou , was an eminent Han Chinese official, military general,late Qing Dynasty in China. He join the Xiang Army to fight… … Wikipedia
Zhu Hongzhang — This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhu. Zhu Hongzhang (Chinese: 朱洪章; pinyin: Zhū Hóngzhāng; Styled; Posthumous name: (1820? – 1895), born in Liping, Guizhou, was an eminent Han Chinese official and military general of the late Qing… … Wikipedia