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Events from the year 1859 in China.
Incumbents
- Xianfeng Emperor (10th year)
Events
- Nian Rebellion
- Second Opium War
- Taiping Rebellion
- Hong Rengan arrives in Tianjing, reunited with Hong Xiuquan
- Miao Rebellion (1854–1873)
- Amur Annexation
- Panthay Rebellion
Births
- September 16 – Yuan Shikai, president of the Republic of China[1]
References
- ^ Ch'en, Jerome. "Yuan Shikai". Britannica. Retrieved February 29, 2024.