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Convergence at Jintian
- When
- July 1850
- Where
- Jintian, Guangxi
God Worshipping Society followers amassed in Jintian in July 1850, creating a force of 10,000 to 30,000.
In July 1850, leaders directed followers to converge in Jintian, amassing a force of 10,000 to 30,000 people. This buildup occurred after local threats in February 1850 and a famine in 1849. The concentration of followers set the stage for the uprising.
Sources
- Jintian Uprising Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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