Xiliang (official)
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Xiliang[lower-alpha 1] (Chinese: 錫良; pinyin: Xīliáng; Wade–Giles: Hsi-liang; 1853 – 1917) was a Chinese official of Mongol heritage who served as the Viceroy of several provinces during the late Qing Dynasty. Xiliang was a Qing loyalist who supported moderate reforms and strongly opposed Western imperialism in China. He enthusiastically supported the Self-Strengthening Movement and the New Policies, but he opposed the spread of European culture and was sympathetic to the Boxer Rebellion. His efforts at reform saw mixed results. While generally praised by his superiors, Xiliang was also hampered by opposing factions in the Imperial Court and intervention by Western powers. His provincial administrations occasionally provoked popular unrest and accusations of corruption. During the final years of the Qing, Xiliang became an advocate of constitutional government. He ultimately failed to change Imperial policy in time to prevent the 1911 Revolution and retired from public life after the dynasty fell.
Xiliang | |
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錫良 | |
2nd Viceroy of the Three Northeast Provinces | |
In office February 9, 1909 – April 20, 1911 | |
Monarch | Xuantong Emperor |
Preceded by | Xu Shichang |
Succeeded by | Zhao Erxun |
90th Viceroy of Yun-Gui | |
In office May 1907 – February 1909 | |
Monarchs | Guangxu Emperor Xuantong Emperor |
Preceded by | Cen Chunxuan |
Succeeded by | Li Jingxi |
93rd Viceroy of Sichuan | |
In office April 1903 – May 1907 | |
Monarch | Guangxu Emperor |
Preceded by | Cen Chunxuan |
Succeeded by | Zhao Erfeng |
Personal details | |
Born | 1853 Outer Mongolia |
Died | 1917(1917-00-00) (aged 63–64) |
Nationality | Sinicized Buryat Mongol |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Qing dynasty |
Branch/service | Imperial Chinese Army |
Years of service | 1894, 1900-1901 |