1865 in China explained

Events from the year 1865 in China.

Incumbents

• Tongzhi Emperor (5th year)
  • Regent: Empress Dowager Cixi
  • Regent: Prince Gong

Events

• Taiping Rebellion
  • Battle of Fujian, Qing forces clear remnants of Taiping loyalists
• Nian Rebellion
  • • Siege of Beijing (1865) Miao Rebellion (1854–73)
• Dungan Revolt (1862–77)
• Panthay Rebellion
• Prince Gong steps down from regency but continues being head of the Grand Council
• Tongzhi Restoration

Births

• Hü King Eng, second ethnic Chinese woman to attend university in the United States, became a famous physician

Deaths

• Sengge Rinchen Qing commander killed by the forces of a minor rebel leader of the Nian Rebellion
• Li Shixian, Taiping commander, killed by his own troops after they surrender to the Qing^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: 悲歌悍将李世贤：扮成乞丐躲避清军追杀，睡梦中被战友杀害. Sohu. 18 February 2019. 28 February 2024. zh.