Zuo Zongtang (1812–1885), Qing Dynasty Chinese general for whom the chicken dish is named
In 1866 Giquel became involved in the organization and planning for the Foochow Dockyard project envisioned by Zuo Zongtang.
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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.
General Tso's chicken was introduced in New York in the 1970s and is named in honor of the historic figure.
The generic name honours General Zuo Zongtang, who secured Xinjiang for China in the nineteenth century.
Zuo Zongtang | Zuo Zhuan | Wang Zuo | Zuo Shusheng |