What was Hong Xiuquan's birth name?
Hong Huoxiu
Hong Renkun
Hong Tianguifu
Hong Shangdi
Answer
Hong Xiuquan, the leader of the Taiping Rebellion, was originally named Hong Huoxiu. He changed his name to Xiuquan in 1843 after experiencing a series of religious visions. The name Xiuquan means "beautiful spring," and it reflects Hong's belief that he was destined to lead a new era of peace and prosperity.
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