Zhang Zhenfang (Chinese: 張鎮芳, 1863–1933) was a Chinese politician and businessman. He served as the last Viceroy of Zhili[1] from February 3, 1912, until the end of the Qing dynasty. Afterwards he served as the Governor of Henan. He was Yuan Shikai's cousin.
Zhang Zhenfang | |
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| Minister of Treasury | |
| In office 1 July – 12 July 1917 | |
| Monarch | Xuantong Emperor |
| Prime Minister | Zhang Xun |
| Preceded by | vacant (last: Shaoying) |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Military governor of Henan | |
| In office October 1912 – February 1914 (acting: March 1912–October 1912) | |
| President | Yuan Shikai |
| Preceded by | Qi Yaolin |
| Succeeded by | Duan Qirui |
| Viceroy of Zhili (acting) | |
| In office February 3 – February 12, 1912 | |
| Monarch | Xuantong Emperor |
| Preceded by | Chen Kuilong (as viceroy) |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1863 |
| Died | 1933 (aged 69–70) |
| Relations | Yuan Shikai (cousin) Zhang Boju (stepson) |
| Education | Jinshi degree in the Imperial Examination |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Known for | founder of Yien Yieh Commercial Bank |
References
edit- ^ Zhao Erxun (ed.). Draft History of Qing.
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