1. Wei Guangtao, 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.
10 Facts About Wei Guangtao
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Wei Guangtao was notable for his military service during the First Sino-Japanese War and Dungan Revolt.
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In 1860, Guangtao was sent to Cheng County regardless of double single month selection with employment under Lan Ling.
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In 1861, Wei Guangtao was selected for prestigious county selection and from 1861 until 1863 as a Hualing.
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In 1863, Wei Guangtao decided to stay Zhejiang for supplementary use.
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Wei Guangtao was exempt from the class in 1864 but still stayed and made up the time by producing vaccines.
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In 1865, Wei Guangtao followed Taoist beliefs and in 1866, spent his time working in salt transport.
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In 1867, Wei Guangtao was promoted to Circuit Officer and nominated for first class.
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Wei Guangtao was supposed to be Viceroy of Huguang in 1911 but was never assumed office.
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Wei Guangtao's grandson Wei Rongje was a Chinese scientist, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at Nanjing University.