Chen Yi

Chinese military officer, People's Republic of China (1901-1972)
Person human Q188408
Chen Yi
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Chen Yi

Summary

Chen Yi is a human[1]. Born in Lezhi County[2], he… he was born on August 26, 1901[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on January 6, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lezhi County[2], Chen Yi…
  • Chen Yi passed away in Beijing[4].
  • Chen Yi was born on August 26, 1901[3].
  • Chen Yi died on January 6, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery[9].
  • Among Chen Yi's spouses was Zhang Qian[10].
  • A child of Chen Yi was Chen Haosu[11].
  • A child of Chen Yi was Chen Danhuai[12].
  • A child of Chen Yi was Chen Xiaolu[13].
  • A child of Chen Yi was Cong Jun[14].
  • Chen Yi held citizenship in Qing dynasty[15].
  • Chen Yi held citizenship in Republic of China[16].
  • Chen Yi held citizenship in People's Republic of China[17].
  • Chen Yi worked as a politician[6].
  • Chen Yi's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Chen Yi held the position of Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[18].
  • Chen Yi held the position of mayor of Shanghai[19].
  • Chen Yi held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China[20].
  • Chen Yi held the position of Secretary of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[21].
  • Chen Yi's education included a stint at Shanghai University[22].
  • Chen Yi's education included a stint at Republic of China Military Academy[23].
  • Chen Yi received the Second Class Red Star Medal[24].
  • Chen Yi received the People's Liberation Army Strategist[25].
  • Chen Yi's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Chen Yi is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lezhi County[2], Chen Yi… he was born on August 26, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at Shanghai University[22], a public university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1994[30] and Republic of China Military Academy[23], a military academy[31], in Taiwan[32], founded in 1950[33], headquartered in Q113135947[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[18], a position[35], in People's Republic of China[36], founded in 1954[37]; mayor of Shanghai[19], a position[38], in Republic of China[39], founded in 1927[40]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China[20], a position[41], in People's Republic of China[42], founded in 1949[43]; and Secretary of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Second Class Red Star Medal[24] and People's Liberation Army Strategist[25], a title of honor[44], in People's Republic of China[45], founded in 1989[46].

Personal Life

Among Chen Yi's spouses was Zhang Qian[10]. Children include Chen Haosu[11], a politician[47], b. 1942[48], of Republic of China[49]; Chen Danhuai[12], a military officer[50], b. 1943[51], of Republic of China[52]; Chen Xiaolu[13], an entrepreneur[53], 1946–2018[54], of Republic of China[55]; and Cong Jun[14], a diplomat[56], b. 1950[57], of People's Republic of China[58]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[59].

Death and Burial

Chen Yi died on January 6, 1972[5]. He died in Beijing[4]. He is buried at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Chen Yi include Chen Yi Square[60], a square[61], in People's Republic of China[62].

Why It Matters

Chen Yi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Chen Yi Square[60], a square[61], in People's Republic of China[62].

FAQs

Where was Chen Yi born?

Chen Yi's place of birth was Lezhi County[2].

Where did Chen Yi die?

Chen Yi died in Beijing[4].

Who was Chen Yi married to?

Chen Yi's spouses include Zhang Qian[10].

What did Chen Yi do for work?

Chen Yi worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Chen Yi go to school?

Chen Yi was educated at Shanghai University[22] and Republic of China Military Academy[23].

What awards did Chen Yi receive?

Honors received include Second Class Red Star Medal[24] and People's Liberation Army Strategist[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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