Sarah Pike Conger
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Sarah Pike Conger was an American writer. She was married to American diplomat Edwin H. Conger and accompanied him on his postings as envoy and minister to Brazil and China. Pike Conger developed an i
Pike Conger with her husband and other family members, before the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, Peking, in 1901. The US 9th Infantry Regiment lines the approach to honour German Field Marshal Alfred von Waldersee.
Guangxu Emperor
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The Guangxu Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Dezong of Qing, personal name Zaitian, was the tenth and penultimate emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over Chi
Sarah Pike Conger
…them gifts from the Empress Dowager Cixi, a powerful figure in that period of Chinese history who exerted considerable influence over her nephew, the Guangxu Emperor. Pike Conger had first met Cixi on December 18, 1898, at an audience for the wives of foreign ministers. Pike Conger noted "she was bright and happy…
19th century state portrait, by anonymous painter, currently in the collection of the Palace Museum
Guangxu in Imperial clothing
A Japanese print showing key leaders during the war, including Emperor Guangxu (left of center)
Portrait of Emperor Guangxu