1859 in China

Events from the year 1859 in China.

Incumbents

• Xianfeng Emperor (10th year)

Events

• Nian Rebellion
• Second Opium War
• Battle of Taku Forts (1859)
• Taiping Rebellion
• Hong Rengan arrives in Tianjing, reunited with Hong Xiuquan
• Miao Rebellion (1854–1873)
• Amur Annexation
• Panthay Rebellion

Births

• September 16 – Yuan Shikai, president of the Republic of China

References