Zhang Zhidong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zhang Zhidong

Viceroy of Liangguang

Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1837

Place of Birth: Nanpi County, Hebei, China

Date of Death: 05-Oct-1909

Profession: politician

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Zhang Zhidong (also Chang Chih-tung) (4 September 1837 – 5 October 1909) was a Chinese official who lived during the late Qing dynasty.
Along with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang, Zhang Zhidong was one of the four most famous officials of the late Qing dynasty.
Known for advocating controlled reform, he served as the Governor of Shanxi Province and Viceroy of Huguang, Liangguang and Liangjiang, and also as a member of the Grand Council.
He took a leading role in the abolition of the Imperial examination system in 1905.
The Red Guards destroyed his tomb in 1966 during the Cultural Revolution.
His remains were rediscovered in 2007 and reburied with honors.