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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

They concentrated last week upon capturing Tsinan, the capital of Shantung, which was defended by Marshal Chang Chung-chang, a subordinate of the great Peking dictator, Marshal Chang Tso-lin.

From Time Magazine Archive

It pointed out that Marshal Chang's ancestors are all buried in Manchuria, that his father the late Marshal Chang Tso-lin awaits burial there.

From Time Magazine Archive

Before the year was out he deserted Wu, made peace again with Chang Tso-lin and became governor of the Harbin district in Manchuria.

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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