Hong Xiuquan

Hong Xiuquan was a Chinese religious leader and revolutionary who inspired the Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864), one of the deadliest conflicts in history. He claimed to be the brother of Jesus Christ and sought to establish a 'Heavenly Kingdom' based on his interpretation of Christianity and socialist principles. His movement attracted millions of followers, driven by widespread discontent with the Qing dynasty, leading to a devastating civil war that resulted in the deaths of an estimated 20 million people.