Wei Guangtao
Wei Guangtao | |
|---|---|
魏光燾 | |
| Governor of Xinjiang | |
| In office 1889–1892 | |
| Monarch | Guangxu |
| Preceded by | Liu Jintang |
| Succeeded by | Wen Shilin |
| Viceroy of Yun-Gui | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Songfan |
| Succeeded by | Ding Zhenduo |
| Viceroy of Shaan-Gan | |
| In office 1899 (As Acting Governor until 1900) – 1900 | |
| Preceded by | Tao Mo |
| Succeeded by | Songfan |
| Viceroy of Liangjiang | |
| In office December 5, 1902 – September 4, 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Zhang Zhidong |
| Succeeded by | Li Xingrui |
| Viceroy of Min-Zhe | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Li Xingrui |
| Succeeded by | Shengyun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1837 Shaoyang County, Baoqing Mansion, Hunan, Qing China |
| Died | March 15, 1916 (aged 78) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Qing Dynasty |
| Branch | Xiang Army |
| Years of service | 1856 — 1905 |
| Battles/wars | Taiping Rebellion First Sino-Japanese War Dungan Revolt |
Wei Guangtao (November 27, 1837 – March 15, 1916), 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. He was also notable for his military service during the First Sino-Japanese War and Dungan Revolt.