Hong Xiuquan
founding ruler of the Heavenly Kingdom
Years: 1814 - 1864
Hong Xiuquan (1 January 1814 – 1 June 1864), born Hong Renkun, style name Huoxiu, is a Hakka Chinese who leads the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom over varying portions of southern China, with himself as the "Heavenly King" and self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ.
