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Liu Yongfu

Chinese general (1837-1917)

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Liu Yongfu was a Chinese bandit, second president of the Republic of Formosa and commander of the celebrated Black Flag Army. Liu won fame as a Chinese patriot fighting against the French Empire in northern Vietnam (Tonkin) in the 1870s and early 1880s. During the Sino-French War, he established a close friendship with the Chinese statesman and general Tang Jingsong, and in 1895, he helped Tang organise resistance to the Japanese invasion of Taiwan. He succeeded Tang as the second and last president of the short-lived Republic of Formosa.

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Born
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Place of birth
Qinzhou wd
Died
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Place of death
Qinzhou wd
Citizenship
China, Republic of China wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Republic of Formosa

Questions

When was Liu Yongfu born?
Liu Yongfu was born on 10 October 1837 in Qinzhou.
What positions has Liu Yongfu held?
Positions held by Liu Yongfu include: President of the Republic of Formosa.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Liu Yongfu · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q709550 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Liu Yongfu.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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