Wang Wenshao

Wang Wenshao
王文韶
Wang c. 1890s
Grand Councillor
In office
23 June 1898 – 30 June 1905
Grand Secretary of the Wuying Hall
In office
30 May 1903 – 21 June 1907
Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Library
In office
2 February 1902 – 30 May 1903
Grand Secretary of the Tiren Library
In office
15 December 1900 – 2 February 1902
Assistant Grand Secretary
In office
27 December 1899 – 6 December 1900
Minister of Zongli Yamen
In office
23 June 1898 – 24 July 1901
Minister of Revenue
In office
23 June 1898 – 6 December 1900
Serving with Jingxin
Preceded byWeng Tonghe
Succeeded byLu Chuanlin
Viceroy of Zhili
In office
13 February 1895 – 23 June 1898
Preceded byLi Hongzhang
Succeeded byRonglu
Viceroy of Yun-Gui
In office
1889–1894
Preceded byTan Junpei
Succeeded bySongfan
Personal details
Born(1832-10-21)21 October 1832
Renhe County, Hangzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang, China
Died31 December 1908(1908-12-31) (aged 76)
NicknameThe Glazed Egg
Military service
AllegianceQing dynasty
BranchChu Army
Years of service1858–1907
Battles/warsMiao Rebellion
Nian Rebellion
First Dungan Revolt
Second Dungan Revolt
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Wang Wenshao (21 October 1832 – 31 December 1908), courtesy name Wenqin, was an influential Chinese statesman and military figure during the late Qing Dynasty who advocated for Westernization.