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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.

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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.



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