Chen Shui-bian
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Chen Shui-bian, born on October 12, 1950 in Guantian District, is a politician, lawyer, and writer. His mother is Li Shen[1], and he has been married to Wu Shu-chen since 1975.
He served as a Member of the Legislative Yuan from 1990 to 1993, then as Mayor of Taipei from 1994 to 1998. From 2000 to 2008, he held the office of President of the Republic of China, and concurrently served as Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party from 2002 to 2004.
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1950[7]
- Mother: Li Shen[8]
- Spouse: Wu Shu-chen[9]
- Child: Chen Chih-chung[10], Chen Hsing-yu[11]
- Country of citizenship: Taiwan[12]
- Native language: Southern Min[13]
- Religion or worldview: Yiguandao[14], Christianity[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Democratic Progressive Party[17]
- Commons category: Chen Shui-bian[18]
- Residence: Gushan District[19]
- Family name: Chen[20]
- Given name: Shuǐbiǎn[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chen Shui-bian[22]
- Commons gallery: 陳水扁[23]
- Convicted of: bribery[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Southern Min[25], Chinese[26]
- Nickname: 阿扁[27]
- Name in native language: 陳水扁[28], Tân Chúi-píⁿ[29]
- Place of detention: Taipei Prison[30]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q22828767[31]
- Sibling: Chen Wen-shou[32]
- Candidacy in election: 1994 Taipei mayoral election[33], 1989 Taiwanese legislative election in Taipei's 1st legislative district[34], 1992 Taiwanese legislative election in Taipei's 1st legislative district[35], 1998 Taipei mayoral election[36], 2000 Taiwanese presidential election[37], 2004 Taiwanese presidential election[38], 1981 Taipei City Council election[39], 1985 Tainan County magistrate election[40]
Why It Matters
Chen Shui-bian has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of Four-Stage Theory of the Republic of China[43], a point of view[44].
FAQs
Where was Chen Shui-bian born?
Chen Shui-bian's place of birth was Guantian District[2].
Who were Chen Shui-bian's parents?
Chen Shui-bian's mother was Li Shen[8].
Who was Chen Shui-bian married to?
Chen Shui-bian's spouses include Wu Shu-chen[9].
What did Chen Shui-bian do for work?
Chen Shui-bian worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], and writer[5].
What did Chen Shui-bian discover?
Chen Shui-bian is credited as discoverer of Four-Stage Theory of the Republic of China[43].