Tan Shaoguang
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Tan Shaoguang (simplified Chinese: 谭绍光; traditional Chinese: 譚紹光; pinyin: Tán Shàoguāng) (1835 – December 1, 1863) was a military leader of the Taiping Rebellion. During his military tenure he was known as the King of Mu (慕王) ("Seeker Prince"). As a young soldier he joined the Jintian Uprising. After several years he was promoted to general, and led the Taiping forces to many military victories. He was awarded the E An in 1861. He was murdered by traitors after an interrogation in 1863.
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Born | (1835-12-01)1 December 1835 Guigang, Guangxi, Qing Empire |
Died | 7 December 1863(1863-12-07) (aged 28) Suzhou, Qing Empire |
Allegiance | Qing Empire (to 1849) Taiping (to 1863) |
Years of service | 1852–1863 |
Rank | Captain general |
Battles/wars | Taiping Rebellion:
Eastern Front
Western Front
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Awards | King of Mu E An |
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