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Feng Yuxiang (1882–1948) was a warlord during Republican China. He was also known as the Christian General, being a convert to Methodism. He is best-known for the Beijing coup of 1924.
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- Origins of Feng Yuxiang
- As the son of an officer in the Qing Imperial Army, Feng spent his youth immersed in the military life. He joined the Huai Army when he was just 14, as a deputy soldier, the lowest rank in the army...
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- Beliefs of Feng Yuxiang
- Feng, like many young officers, was involved in revolutionary activity and was nearly executed for treason. He later joined Yuan Shikai's Beiyang Army and converted to Christianity in 1914, being...
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- Feng Yuxiang's Rise and Out of Power
- In the early 1920s, Feng rose to prominence in the Zhili clique of warlords, named so because their base of power was centred around Zhili. This Zhili Clique defeated the Fengtian clique, headed by...
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- Last Years of Feng Yuxiang
- Between 1935 and 1945, Feng Yuxiang supported the KMT and held various positions in the Nationalist army and government. From 1936 to 1938 he was the Vice-President of the National Military Council...
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