Li Xiucheng
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Li Xiucheng (李秀成, 1823-1864), eminent military leader of the Taiping Rebellion, and known during his military tenure as the King of Zhong (忠王) and "Loyal Prince Lee" by Western Sources. He served loyally under Hong Xiuquan's Taiping Administration, led Taiping forces to many military victories. He was executed by Zeng Guofan after interrogation in 1864.