Li Hongzhang

Chinese politician, general and diplomat; governor of Zhili of the late Qing dynasty; Trade Minister of the Beiyang Government (1823–1901)
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Li Hongzhang

Summary

Li Hongzhang is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hefei[2]. He was born on February 15, 1823[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on November 7, 1901[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], mandarin[7], politician[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,305 views/month, #6,767 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Li Hongzhang's place of birth was Hefei[2].
  • Li Hongzhang passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Li Hongzhang was born on February 15, 1823[3].
  • Li Hongzhang died on November 7, 1901[5].
  • Li Hongzhang's father was Li Wen'an[11].
  • Among Li Hongzhang's spouses was Zhao Xiaolian[12].
  • A child of Li Hongzhang was Li Juou[13].
  • A child of Li Hongzhang was Li Jingmai[14].
  • A child of Li Hongzhang was Li Jingshu[15].
  • Li Hongzhang held citizenship in Qing dynasty[16].
  • Li Hongzhang's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Li Hongzhang worked as a mandarin[7].
  • Li Hongzhang worked as a politician[8].
  • Li Hongzhang worked as an artist[9].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of Viceroy of Zhili[17].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of Viceroy of Zhili[18].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of viceroy of Huguang[19].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of Liangguang Governor[20].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of xunfu of Jiangsu[21].
  • Li Hongzhang held the position of Wén huá diàn dàxué shì[22].
  • Li Hongzhang's education included a stint at Hanlin Academy[23].
  • Li Hongzhang received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24].
  • Li Hongzhang received the Order of the Double Dragon[25].
  • Li Hongzhang received the Royal Victorian Order[26].
  • Li Hongzhang is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Li Hongzhang's place of birth was Hefei[2]. He was born on February 15, 1823[3]. His father was Li Wen'an[11].

Education

Li Hongzhang was educated at Hanlin Academy[23]. He earned the academic degree of jinshi[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], mandarin[7], politician[8], and artist[9]. Positions held include Viceroy of Zhili[17], a position[29]; viceroy of Huguang[19], a position[30], in Qing dynasty[31]; Liangguang Governor[20]; xunfu of Jiangsu[21]; Wén huá diàn dàxué shì[22]; and Viceroy of Liangjiang[32], a position[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Order of the Double Dragon[25], an order[36], in Qing dynasty[37], founded in 1881[38]; and Royal Victorian Order[26], an order of chivalry[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1896[41].

Personal Life

Li Hongzhang was married to Zhao Xiaolian[12]. Children include Li Juou[13]; Li Jingmai[14], a politician[42], 1876–1940[43], of Republic of China[44]; and Li Jingshu[15], 1864–1902[45], of Qing dynasty[46].

Death and Burial

Li Hongzhang died on November 7, 1901[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. The cause of death was hepatitis[47].

Why It Matters

Li Hongzhang ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,305 views/month, #6,767 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Li Hongzhang born?

Li Hongzhang was born in Hefei[2].

Where did Li Hongzhang die?

Li Hongzhang passed away in Beijing[4].

Who were Li Hongzhang's parents?

Li Hongzhang's father was Li Wen'an[11].

Who was Li Hongzhang married to?

Li Hongzhang's spouses include Zhao Xiaolian[12].

What did Li Hongzhang do for work?

Li Hongzhang worked as diplomat[6], mandarin[7], politician[8], and artist[9].

Where did Li Hongzhang go to school?

Li Hongzhang was educated at Hanlin Academy[23].

What awards did Li Hongzhang receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[24], Order of the Double Dragon[25], and Royal Victorian Order[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Qing Dynasty literary family and marriage Pedigree. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sitelink count → 43
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  3. 7w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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