Zheng Chenggong

ModernGeneralChina1624 — 1662

Koxinga, Ming loyalist who expelled the Dutch from China.

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Quick Facts

Born

1624

Died

1662

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)82

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score68.2

Zheng Chenggong — Complete Timeline

1659 AD

Battle of NanjingWar◆ Major

Zheng Chenggong led a naval expedition up the Yangtze River and besieged Nanjing, the former Ming capital. The Qing defenders repelled his attack, forcing a retreat and ending his best chance to restore the Ming dynasty.

Ming-Qing TransitionNaval CampaignSiege

Impact: nationaltragic

1661 AD

Siege of Fort ZeelandiaWar◆ Major

Zheng Chenggong's forces besieged the Dutch East India Company's Fort Zeelandia on Taiwan. After a nine-month siege, the Dutch surrendered, ending their colonial rule on the island and establishing Zheng's control over Taiwan.

SiegeDutch East India CompanyTaiwan

Impact: regional

Establishment of the Kingdom of TungningPolitical Action◆ Major

After expelling the Dutch, Zheng Chenggong established the Kingdom of Tungning on Taiwan, with himself as king. He implemented Ming-style administration and promoted Chinese settlement, creating a base for continued resistance against the Qing.

State FormationMing LoyalistTaiwan

Impact: regionalconstructive