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Pan Dingxin

1828 – 1888

Qing dynasty person CBDB=58110

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Lived 1828 – 1888 (aged 59–60). Pan Dingxin was a Chinese military personnel.

Pan Dingxin (; 1828–1888) was a Qing dynasty governor and military commander of the Huai Army, best known for his role in the Sino-French War.

Early life Pan was born in Lujiang, Anhui Province. He began his education with his father Pan Xiao'an, a teacher. One of his classmate was Liu Bingzhang. He passed the county exam and then the provincial exam, obtaining the juren degree in 1849.

Career He edited biographies at the Guoshiguan, National History Bureau (国史馆). When the Taiping Rebellion broke out, he ran militia and eventually had his own army, the Ding Battalion (; also Ting-tzu-ying). He was a commander in the civil wars against the Taiping Rebellion and the Nian Rebellion. He was most noted for his role during the Sino-French War: Battle of Đồng Đăng, Battle of Bang Bo (Zhennan Pass), Kep Campaign.

Movie Pan Dingxin is at the center of the movie The War of Loong (2017)

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Important facts

Born
1828
Birth century
Died
1888
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Qinxuan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pan Dingxin?

Qing dynasty person CBDB=58110

When was Pan Dingxin born?

Pan Dingxin was born in 1828.

When did Pan Dingxin die?

Pan Dingxin died in 1888.

What was Pan Dingxin's occupation?

Pan Dingxin was a military personnel.

What nationality was Pan Dingxin?

Pan Dingxin was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pan Dingxin

· Wikidata: Q6146668

· DBpedia: Pan Dingxin

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