Xiao Chaogui
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Xiao Chaogui (simplified Chinese: 萧朝贵; traditional Chinese: 蕭朝貴; pinyin: Xiāo Cháoguì; c. 1820 – September 1852) was an important leader during the early years of the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing dynasty of China. He was a sworn brother to Hong Xiuquan, the leader of the Taipings, and claimed to serve as a mouthpiece for Jesus Christ. Because of his importance to the rebellion, he was awarded the title of the "West King."
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Xiao Chaogui 蕭朝貴 | |||||
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West King (西王) | |||||
West King of the Heavenly Kingdom | |||||
Reign | 1851–1852 | ||||
Successor | Xiao Youhe | ||||
Heavenly King | Hong Xiuquan | ||||
Born | c.1820 Wuxuan County, Guangxi, Qing China | ||||
Died | September 1852 near Changsha, Hunan | ||||
Spouse | Hong Xuanjiao | ||||
Issue | Xiao Youhe (蕭有和) Xiao Youfu (蕭有福) | ||||
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Religion | God Worshipping Society | ||||
Military career | |||||
Allegiance | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom | ||||
Service/ | Front Army Corps | ||||
Rank | Commander in Chief | ||||
Battles/wars | Taiping Rebellion: | ||||
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