Siege of the International Legations

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A Chinese “Boxer” During the 1900 Uprising

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Siege of the International Legations: Facts & Related Content

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Date	June 20, 1900 - August 14, 1900
Location	China • Beijing
Participants	China • France • Russia • United Kingdom • United States
Context	Boxer Rebellion

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A Chinese “Boxer” During the 1900 Uprising

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Key People

Cixi

Cixi

empress dowager of China