Qiu Ersao

Qiu Ersao (邱二嫂; 1822–1853), was a Chinese rebel and military commander during the Taiping Rebellion. Originally a religious leader within the Tiandihui, she commanded 500 female soldiers under her command.

References

Lily Xiao Hong Lee, Clara Lau, A.D. Stefanowska: Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: v. 1: The Qing Period, 1644–1911

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