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Zeng Guofan (November 26, 1811~March 12, 1872), originally named Zicheng, with the courtesy name Bohan and the courtesy name Disheng, was born in Baiyangping, Xiangxiang, Hunan (now part of Shuangfeng). Chinese late Qing politician, strategist, Neo Confucianism scholar, and writer, the leader of the armed Xiang Army led by Han landlords in the late Qing Dynasty.