Events from the year 1872 in China.
Incumbents Tongzhi Emperor (12th year) Regent: Empress Dowager Cixi
Viceroys Viceroy of Zhili — Li Hongzhang Viceroy of Min-Zhe — Li Henian Viceroy of Huguang — Li Hanzhang Viceroy of Shaan-Gan — Zuo Zongtang Viceroy of Liangguang — Ruilin Viceroy of Yun-Gui — Liu Yuezhao Viceroy of Sichuan — Wu Tang Viceroy of Liangjiang — Zeng Guofan then He Jing then Zhang Shusheng
Events Miao Rebellion (1854–73) Dungan Revolt (1862–77) Panthay Rebellion Tongzhi Restoration
Establishments
Yusan Hall Dongquan Lighthouse Shen Bao
Births
Fok Hing-tong, businesswoman Li Shouxin (possibly)
Deaths
Du Wenxiu Zeng Guofan, (1811 – 1872) mysteriously dies in Hong Xiuquan's former mansion
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