Tao Zhu (Qing dynasty), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Tao Zhu (Qing dynasty)

Qing dynasty reform official

Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1779

Date of Death: 12-Jul-1839

Profession: poet, politician

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Tao Zhu or Tao Shu (Chinese: ??; pinyin: Táo Zhù / Táo Shù; Wade–Giles: T'ao Shu / T'ao Chu; 17 January 1779 – 12 July 1839) was a Chinese scholar-official of the Qing dynasty who played a key role a broad movement toward institutional reform in the early 19th century.
He is especially known for his role as Governor-General in making changes in the salt monopoly of the Qing dynasty.