Luo Ergang

Luó Ĕrgang, also known as Elgan Lo (simplified Chinese: 罗尔纲; traditional Chinese: 羅爾綱) (1901 – May 25, 1997), was a historian and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences researcher. Born in Guigang City, Guangxi Province, he was an authority on the Taiping Rebellion from a Left wing viewpoint.

Study under Professor Hu Shih

Luo studied history under Professor Hu Shih at Peking University (now Beijing University).

Praise from Mao Zedong

Mao Zedong praised Luo for his research on the Taiping Rebellion.