About Li Rongfa
Lived 1845 – 1891 (aged 45–46). Li Rongfa was a Chinese military leader.
Li Rongfa (1845–1891) was a military rebel leader of the Taiping Rebellion. He was the second son of Li Xiucheng.
Name He was also known during his military tenure as Zhong Erwang or King Zhong II (忠二王).
History The Qing dynasty dispatched the Jiangnan Daying to quell the Taiping Rebellion in Nanjing. In March 1858, they deployed 200,000 soldiers, and by May 1860 had occupied all of Jiangsu province except for Shanghai. This would eventually lead to the Battle of Shanghai.
Li Rongfa was just 14 years old at the time, and followed orders from his father, Li Xiucheng who was also involved in this battle.
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Who was Li Rongfa?
Chinese military leader (1845–1891)
When was Li Rongfa born?
Li Rongfa was born on 9 January 1845 in Teng County.
When did Li Rongfa die?
Li Rongfa died in 1891 in Jiangning District.
What was Li Rongfa's occupation?
Li Rongfa was a military leader.
What nationality was Li Rongfa?
Li Rongfa was Chinese.
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