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Chen Baochen

1848 – 1935

Chinese politician

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About Chen Baochen

Lived 1848 – 1935 (aged 86–87). Chen Baochen was a Chinese politician.

Chen Baochen (; 1848–1935) was a Chinese official during late Qing era, hailing from Fuzhou, Fujian province in southeast/coastal China. During the last years of the Qing dynasty, he served as sub-chancellor in the Grand Secretariat and as vice minister of Rites (禮部侍郎). Following the collapse of the imperial order and the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, he remained loyal to the Qing dynasty and served as tutor and adviser of the former emperor, Puyi, who was allowed to stay in the Forbidden City for more than thirteen years under the "Articles of Favorable Treatment". In 1917, Chen supported the Manchu Restoration, the loyalist general Zhang Xun's abortive attempt to restore the Qing dynasty. Chen Baochen continued to serve Puyi after he was finally expelled from the Forbidden City in 1924, but unlike his rival Zheng Xiaoxu, he refused to collaborate in the establishment of Manchukuo.

Victor Wong portrayed Chen in the 1987 feature film The Last Emperor.

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Important facts

Born
1848, Fuzhou
Birth century
Died
1935
Occupation
Positions held
Hofmeister, Shujishi of Qing dynasty
Also known as
Taoan, Boqian, Juyin, Haitiange, Tingshuidierzhai, Fahanlou
moreTingshui, Chengqiuguan, Tingshuizhailaoren, Cangqulou, Wenzhong, Jingjia, Tingshuilaoren, Tingshuizhai, Xiehanting, Chen Bao Shen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chen Baochen?

Chinese politician (1848-1935)

When was Chen Baochen born?

Chen Baochen was born in 1848 in Fuzhou.

When did Chen Baochen die?

Chen Baochen died in 1935.

What was Chen Baochen's occupation?

Chen Baochen was a politician.

What nationality was Chen Baochen?

Chen Baochen was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chen Baochen

· Wikidata: Q701792

· DBpedia: Chen Baochen

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