Boxer

A well turned out foot soldier in the Boxer Movement.
AKA
Boxer Rebellion
Born
1865
Died
1900
Portrait Year
1900
Portrait Age
35

Society of the Righteous Fist, Harmonious Fists, Order of Literary Patriots…all names of gangs which formed a popular movement to oppose the Imperial government and the growing influence of the European powers. The Europeans called them the “Boxers” because they practiced a form of martial arts and believed themselves invincible.

Region
China
Historical Period
19th century