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2 unusual facts about Prosper Giquel


Prosper Giquel

In 1866 Giquel became involved in the organization and planning for the Foochow Dockyard project envisioned by Zuo Zongtang.

Prosper Giquel took command of the "Franco-Chinese force" when Paul d'Aiguebelle returned to France, but the force was soon dissolved in October 1864, in agreement with Zuo Zongtang.



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