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Third Battle of Nanjing: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date March 1864 - July 1864
Location China • Nanjing
Participants Qing dynasty
Context Taiping Rebellion

Photos

Hong Xiuquan
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Key People

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Li Xiucheng
Chinese general
Hong Xiuquan
Hong Xiuquan
Chinese prophet and rebel

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