About Li Chendian
Lived 1838 – 1864 (aged 25–26). Li Chendian was a Chinese military leader.
Li Chenden (; 1838 - 1864) was a military general during the late Qing Dynasty in China. He joined the Xiang Army and fought effectively against the Taiping Rebellion, which restored stability of the Qing.
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Chinese general
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Li Chendian was born in 1838.
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Li Chendian died on 19 July 1864.
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Li Chendian was a military leader.
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Li Chendian was Chinese.
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