Hong Tianguifu was the second and last king of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
10 Facts About Hong Tianguifu
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Hong Tianguifu is popularly referred to as the Junior Lord.
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Hong Tianguifu was born in Guanlubu village in Hua County, Guangdong.
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The name change came amid Hong Tianguifu Xiuquan's increased focus on mysticism and belief that Hong Tianguifu was fit to replace him as "worldly leader".
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Hong Tianguifu succeeded his father on 2 June 1864, a day after his death, at age fourteen.
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Hong Tianguifu was not respected like his father by the kingdom's princes and was spoken of poorly.
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Hong Tianguifu never rode a horse, which was essential for leaders and commanders in wars.
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Hong Tianguifu escaped to the mountains near Shicheng after his token force was wiped out, but he was caught on 25 October 1864 by Qing soldiers searching for him.
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Hong Tianguifu Rengan was captured and subsequently executed on 23 November 1864 at Nanchang, Jiangxi.
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Hong Tianguifu first talked about his relationship with his father and others.