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Chang Tso-lin

American  
[jahng tsoh-lin] / ˈdʒɑŋ ˈtsoʊˈlɪn /
(Pinyin) Zhang Zuolin

noun

  1. 1873–1928, Chinese general: military ruler of Manchuria 1918–28.


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He deserted Chang Tso-lin to join with Wu Pei-fu, war lord rival of Chang Tso-lin.

From Time Magazine Archive

So absolutely was the Christian General trusted by his superior that when Wu Pei-fu sallied forth to engage Chang Tso-lin, one third of Wu's armies were commanded by Feng.

From Time Magazine Archive

Swarming up from Nanking, the South Chinese armies of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek were on the verge of capturing Peking from North China Dictator Chang Tso-lin, whom they expected to drive pell mell into Manchuria.

From Time Magazine Archive

The other end of the war would at once be undertaken by Chang Tso-lin, Manchurian dynast, who could not afford to let Shansi fall into Feng's clutch.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Moukden Governor, General Chang Tso-lin, discussing the Chengchiatun affair with the writer, put the matter in a nutshell.

From The Fight For The Republic in China by Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox)

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