Qi Jiguang, Chinese general (died 1588)

Qi Jiguang

Chinese general and writer (1528–1588)

Qi Jiguang, courtesy name Yuanjing, art names Nantang and Mengzhu, posthumous name Wuyi, was a Chinese military general and writer of the Ming dynasty. He is best known for leading the defense on the coastal regions against wokou pirate activities in the 16th century, as well as…