About Liu Xianshi
Lived 1870 – 1927 (aged 57). Liu Xianshi was a Chinese military personnel.
Liu Xianshi (; May 8, 1870 – October 14, 1927) was a Chinese general of the Late Qing dynasty and early Republican period. Initially supporting Yuan Shikai and his declaration of the Empire of China, Liu joined Cai E and Tang Jiyao a month after the start of the National Protection War in rebelling against Yuan.
Liu's position in Guizhou was destroyed in 1925 when Yuan Zuming defeated Liu's forces in Xingyi County and took the fortress of Xiawutan, which held two regiment's worth of weapons and a large amount of loot.
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Who was Liu Xianshi?
military personnel (1870-1927)
When was Liu Xianshi born?
Liu Xianshi was born on 8 May 1870 in Xingyi.
When did Liu Xianshi die?
Liu Xianshi died on 14 October 1927 in Kunming.
What was Liu Xianshi's occupation?
Liu Xianshi was a military personnel.
What nationality was Liu Xianshi?
Liu Xianshi was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Liu Xianshi. https://biography.guide/liu-xianshi/
MLA: "Liu Xianshi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/liu-xianshi/.
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