Yao Qisheng
Yao Qisheng 姚啟聖 | |
|---|---|
| Viceroy of Fujian | |
| In office 1678–1683 | |
| Preceded by | Lang Tingzuo |
| Succeeded by | Shi Weihan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1623 Shaoxing, Zhejiang, Ming China |
| Died | 1683 (aged 59–60) Qing China |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Qing dynasty |
| Branch/service | Han Chinese Bordered Red Banner |
| Rank | General |
Yao Qisheng (simplified Chinese: 姚启圣; traditional Chinese: 姚啟聖; pinyin: Yáo Qǐshèng; 1624–1683), courtesy name Xizhi (Chinese: 熙止; pinyin: Xīzhǐ), was a Chinese regional official, diplomat, and statesman during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor in the Qing dynasty. Yao was a pivotal figure in the Qing empire's annexation of Taiwan.