About Chen Huacheng
Lived 1776 – 1842 (aged 65–66). Chen Huacheng was a Chinese military personnel.
Chen Huancheng (; 1776–1842) was a 19th-century military leader of Qing China. His early promotions were due to his success in suppressing piracy.
In 1830, Chen was promoted to Admiral of Fujian Province by the Daoguang Emperor. During this time, he was stationed in Xiamen. He was promoted again in 1840 when he became a Jiangnan Admiral, the highest rank in the Imperial Navy. While commanding the Chinese fort there, Chen was killed by either naval artillery or in hand-to-hand combat with the British.
Legacy Chen was declared a national hero after his death. A tomb and museum are erected in his honor in Shanghai.
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Who was Chen Huacheng?
Qing admiral
When was Chen Huacheng born?
Chen Huacheng was born in 1776.
When did Chen Huacheng die?
Chen Huacheng died on 16 June 1842.
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Chen Huacheng was a military personnel.
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Chen Huacheng was Chinese.
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