Lin Zexu (30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850) courtesy name Yuanfu was a Chinese scholar and official of the Qing dynasty.He is most recognized for his conduct and his constant position on the moral high ground in his fight as a shepherd of his people against the opium trade in Guangzhou.
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active years end date
1840-10-03
active years start date
1840-01-21
battle
First Opium War
birth date
1785-08-30
birth place
Fujian, Fuzhou
death date
1850-11-22
death place
Guangdong, Puning
LCCN Id
n/82/51132
order in office
Viceroy of Liangguang, Viceroy of Huguang, Viceroy of Shaan-Gan, Viceroy of Yun-Gui
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