Occupation of Ningbo

The Occupation of Ningbo was the five-month period in 1861 and 1862 during which the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom successfully occupied the city of Ningbo during the Taiping Rebellion. British and French support eventually allowed the Qing to retake the city.

Occupation of Ningbo
Part of Taiping Rebellion (Eastern Expedition)
DateDecember 9, 1861 – May 10, 1862
Location
Belligerents

Qing dynasty

 France
 United Kingdom
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
  • Roderick Dew
  • Huang Chengzhong
  • Fan Youzeng
Strength
60,000
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