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Luo Zundian (Chinese: 羅遵殿; died March 19, 1860) was a Chinese provincial governor who ended several rebellions, but was forced to commit suicide in the second rout of the Jiangnan Battalion in Hangzhou when the Taiping forces conquered the city.

Life

Luo was born in Susong County, Anhui. From very early in life, he showed remarkable ability, and he became a shengyuan in the imperial examination system. In 1835, he obtained jinshi degree, the highest level in the Imperial examination system. Shortly after this the central provinces of the empire were invaded by the Taiping rebels, and he raised a regiment of militia.

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Taiping Rebellion
Battles and campaigns
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom leaders
Other rebel leaders
Qing dynasty leaders and personnel
Other notable figures
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