Feng Guozhang

ModernGeneralChina1859 — 1919

Beiyang warlord who briefly served as president of the Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1859

Died

1919

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score49.1

Feng Guozhang — Complete Timeline

1912 AD

Command of the Beiyang ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Guozhang became a key commander of the Beiyang Army under Yuan Shikai. He controlled military forces in the Zhili region, establishing himself as a major warlord in northern China after the fall of the Qing dynasty.

Beiyang ArmyWarlordMilitary Command

Impact: national

1916 AD

Appointment as Vice PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Guozhang was elected Vice President of the Republic of China under President Li Yuanhong. This position gave him significant political influence during the early Republican period.

Republic of ChinaGovernmentPolitics

Impact: national

1917 AD

Acting PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Guozhang became Acting President of the Republic of China after Li Yuanhong's resignation. He served from 1917 to 1918, facing challenges from rival warlords and struggling to maintain central authority.

Republic of ChinaPresidencyWarlord Era

Impact: national

1918 AD

Conflict with Duan QiruiPolitical Action◆ Major

Feng Guozhang engaged in a power struggle with Premier Duan Qirui, leading to the split of the Beiyang clique into the Zhili and Anhui factions. This conflict weakened the central government and intensified warlord warfare.

Beiyang CliquePower StruggleWarlord Era

Impact: nationaldestructive