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About Zhang Zhidong
Zhang Zhidong was a Chinese politician who lived during the late Qing dynasty. Along with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang, Zhang Zhidong was one of the four most famous officials of the late Qing dynasty. Known for advocating controlled reform and modernization of Chinese troops, he served as the governor of Shanxi Province and viceroy of Huguang, Liangguang and Liangjiang, and also as a member of the Grand Council. He took a leading role in the abolition of the Imperial examination system in 1905.
Everything about Zhang Zhidong →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Grand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet, Q47176277, Liangguang Governor, Viceroy of Liangjiang
- Citizenship
- Qing dynasty
- Born
- September 2, 1837
- Died
- October 5, 1909