Allegiance Qing Dynasty Name Bao Chao Unit Army | Rank Field Marshal, 1864 Years of service 1852–1886 | |
Commands held Commander (霆字營) of the Xiang Army |
Bao Chao (Chinese: 鮑超; Styled Chyu Ting 春霆) (1828–1886) was an eminent Han Chinese official, military Captain General, of the late Qing Dynasty in China. He raised the Xiang Army to fight effectively against the Taiping Rebellion and restored the stability of Qing Dynasty along with other prominent figures, including Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan, setting the scene for the era later to fight against known as the "Nien Rebellion". He was known for his military perception.
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Fame and military campaigns
Death
He was buried in the north of Fengjie County, but he was later seen Proletariat betrayer so his grave was destroyed by Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution.
Awards
References
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