Former Residence of Zhang Mingqi

Former Residence of Zhang Mingqi

The Former Residence of Zhang Mingqi is a cultural relic protection unit of Tianjin.

Former Residence of Zhang Mingqi

Era: 1921

Address: No. 90 Guizhou Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building

Zhang Mingqi (1875–1945), styled Jianbai, also known as Hanzhai, was from Wudi, Shandong. He passed the imperial examination as a Juren in 1894. In 1898, he became a disciple of the eminent scholar Cen Chunxuan and earned his great esteem. After 1900, he followed Cen to Shaanxi, Sichuan, and the Two Guangs (Guangdong and Guangxi), successively holding positions such as Supervisor of Education for the Two Guangs, Head of Camp Affairs, Guangxi Provincial Financial Commissioner, and Guangxi Governor. In 1910, he was dismissed from office for bribing Prince Qing Yikuang in connection with the Guangzhou Uprising. During the late Qing period, he served as Governor-General of the Two Guangs. In 1916, he was granted the title of First Class Count for supporting Yuan Shikai’s attempt to become emperor. Soon after Yuan Shikai’s downfall, Zhang fled to Tianjin, initially residing in the Italian Concession before moving to this residence in 1928. During his time in Tianjin, he colluded with the ousted warlord and politician Bai Jianwu and established ties with Japanese spies. After the July 7th Incident, he openly collaborated with the enemy. He died in Tianjin not long after Japan’s surrender.

This building was constructed in 1921. It is a large-sloped-roof British-style brick-and-wood villa, with a construction area of 545 square meters. The roof features varying heights and an exquisitely unique design. The building is currently in good condition.

Zhang Mingqi (1875–1945), styled Jianbai or Jianbo, also known as Hanzhai, was from Duanjia Village, Wudi County, Shandong Province. He was the Governor-General of the Two Guangs during the late Qing Dynasty and collaborated with the enemy during the War of Resistance against Japan.

Born on the 29th day of the 7th lunar month in the first year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (August 29, 1875). His father, Zhang Lingyun, obtained an official position through scholarship and donations, and once served as Zhu Tingcheng in Xiangtan, Hunan. His mother, Lady Ji, came from a noble family and was the fifth-generation granddaughter of Ji Xiaolan. She was virtuous, intelligent, and skilled in poetry and prose.

In the 20th year of the Guangxu reign (1894), he participated in the Shandong Provincial Examination and ranked 35th among the Juren.

In the 21st year of the Guangxu reign (1895), he took the... Detailed Information on Zhang Mingqi++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units in Tianjin