Wang Delu

Wang Delu (Chinese: 王得祿; pinyin: Wáng Delù; 1772–1843) was a general during the Qing dynasty. He was born in what is now Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan.^[1]

Born(1770-01-19)January 19, 1770

Zhuluo County, Taiwan Prefecture, Fujian Province, Qing Empire

DiedSeptember 5, 1842(1842-09-05) (aged 72)

Penghu(Pescadores Islands), Taiwan Prefecture, Fujian Province, Qing Empire

Resting placeChiayi County, Taiwan

Occupationgeneral

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Viscount of the Second Rank Wang Delu
Commander of Zhejiang Province(浙江提督)
Personal details
Born	(1770-01-19)January 19, 1770 Zhuluo County, Taiwan Prefecture, Fujian Province, Qing Empire
Died	September 5, 1842(1842-09-05) (aged 72) Penghu(Pescadores Islands), Taiwan Prefecture, Fujian Province, Qing Empire
Resting place	Chiayi County, Taiwan
Occupation	general
Military service
Allegiance	Qing Dynasty
Branch/service	Qing Army
Rank	General

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He enlisted as a soldier aged 15, and later led China's navy. He died of natural causes during the First Opium War.

Because of his success as a soldier, he was ennobled by the imperial court, which also donated money for a lavish funeral and a huge tomb—the largest extant in Taiwan.