Qing · Official

Xu Daoshen 許道身

Attested AD 1862 - AD 1874

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Xu Daoshen was an official.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1862 to AD 1874 同治間
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 150, passage 11

Career and standing

Circuit Intendant 道員
Held
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 150, passage 11

Places and affiliations

Qing 清
Relation Served
Strongly inferred · Draft History of Qing 150, passage 11

Events and relationships

Drafted Chinese merchant steamer regulations
Administrative · Proposer
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 150, passage 11

References in the histories

Draft History of Qing, Chapter 150Volume 150 Treatises 125: Transportation 2, Lun Chuan · 1 passage

十三年，鴻章又疏言：「同治間曾國籓、丁日昌在江蘇督、撫任，迭據道員許道身、同知容閎創議華商造船章程，分運漕米，兼攬客貨。 In 1874 he memorialized again: 'During the Tongzhi reign, while Zeng Guofan and Ding Richang held the posts of governor-general and governor of Jiangsu, they repeatedly received from Circuit Intendant Xu Daoshen and Subprefect Rong Hong draft regulations for Chinese merchants to build steamers, carry tribute grain in allotments, and take general and passenger freight as well.