Frederick Townsend Ward
Frederick Townsend Ward (Chinese: 華飛烈; November 29, 1831 – September 22, 1862) was an American sailor and soldier of fortune known for his military service in Imperial China during the Taiping Rebellion.
Frederick Townsend Ward | |
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Ward in 1861 | |
| Born | November 29, 1831 Salem, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | September 22, 1862 (aged 30) Tzeki (Cixi), Chekiang (Zhejiang), Qing Dynasty |
| Allegiance | Republic of Sonora French Empire Qing dynasty |
| Service/ | French Army Qing Imperial Army |
| Years of service | 1854–1855 (France) 1860–1862 (Imperial China) |
| Rank | Lieutenant (France) General (Imperial China) |
| Commands held | Ever Victorious Army |
| Battles/wars | Taiping Rebellion |
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| Traditional Chinese | 華飛烈 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 华飞烈 | ||||||||
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