Hong Xiuquan (Hung Hsiu-chuan; 1 January 1814 – 1 June 1864), born Hong Renkun, courtesy name Huoxiu (火秀), was a Hakka Chinese leader of Taiping Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom over varying portions of southern China, with himself as the "Heavenly King" and self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ.