Liu Mingchuan
Chinese general
Died when: 59 years 136 days (712 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Liu Ming-chuan (1836–1896), courtesy name Xingsan, lived in the late Qing dynasty.He was born in Hefei, Anhui.Liu became involved in the suppression of the Taiping Rebellion at an early age, and worked closely with Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang as he emerged as an important Huai Army officer.
In the aftermath of the Sino-French War, succeeding Ding Richang he was appointed the first governor of the newly established Taiwan Province.
Today he is remembered for his efforts in modernizing Taiwan during his tenure as governor, and several institutions have been given his name, including Ming Chuan University in Taipei.
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