Wei Guangtao

Wei Guangtao
魏光燾
Governor of Xinjiang
In office
1889–1892
MonarchGuangxu
Preceded byLiu Jintang
Succeeded byWen Shilin
Viceroy of Yun-Gui
In office
1900–1902
Preceded bySongfan
Succeeded byDing Zhenduo
Viceroy of Shaan-Gan
In office
1899 (As Acting Governor until 1900) – 1900
Preceded byTao Mo
Succeeded bySongfan
Viceroy of Liangjiang
In office
December 5, 1902 – September 4, 1904
Preceded byZhang Zhidong
Succeeded byLi Xingrui
Viceroy of Min-Zhe
In office
1904–1905
Preceded byLi Xingrui
Succeeded byShengyun
Personal details
Born(1837-11-27)November 27, 1837
Shaoyang County, Baoqing Mansion, Hunan, Qing China
DiedMarch 15, 1916(1916-03-15) (aged 78)
Military service
Allegiance Qing Dynasty
BranchXiang Army
Years of service1856 — 1905
Battles/warsTaiping Rebellion
First Sino-Japanese War
Dungan Revolt
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Wei Guangtao (November 27, 1837 – March 15, 1916), courtesy name Wuzhuang was a Chinese politician who was the Governor of Xinjiang, Viceroy of Yun-Gui, Viceroy of Shaan-Gan, Viceroy of Liangjiang, and Viceroy of Min-Zhe. He was also notable for his military service during the First Sino-Japanese War and Dungan Revolt.