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], diplomat^[7], and soldier^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).^[9]

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^[10].
• Among Chen Yi's spouses was Zhang Qian^[11].
• A child of Chen Yi was Chen Haosu^[12].
• A child of Chen Yi was Chen Danhuai^[13].
• A child of Chen Yi was Chen Xiaolu^[14].
• A child of Chen Yi was Cong Jun^[15].
• Chen Yi held citizenship in Qing dynasty^[16].
• Chen Yi held citizenship in Republic of China^[17].
• Chen Yi held citizenship in People's Republic of China^[18].
• Chen Yi worked as a politician^[6].
• Chen Yi's professions included diplomat^[7].
• Chen Yi's professions included soldier^[8].
• Chen Yi held the position of Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China^[19].
• Chen Yi held the position of mayor of Shanghai^[20].
• Chen Yi held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China^[21].
• Chen Yi held the position of Secretary of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese Communist Party^[22].
• Chen Yi's education included a stint at Shanghai University^[23].
• Chen Yi's education included a stint at Republic of China Military Academy^[24].
• Chen Yi received the Second Class Red Star Medal^[25].
• Chen Yi received the People's Liberation Army Strategist^[26].
• Chen Yi's religion is recorded as atheism^[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^[23], a public university^[28], in People's Republic of China^[29], founded in 1994^[30] and Republic of China Military Academy^[24], a military academy^[31], in Taiwan^[32], founded in 1950^[33], headquartered in Q113135947^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], diplomat^[7], and soldier^[8]. Positions held include Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China^[19], a position^[35], in People's Republic of China^[36], founded in 1954^[37]; mayor of Shanghai^[20], a position^[38], in Republic of China^[39], founded in 1927^[40]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China^[21], 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^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Second Class Red Star Medal^[25] and People's Liberation Army Strategist^[26], 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^[11]. Children include Chen Haosu^[12], a politician^[47], b. 1942^[48], of Republic of China^[49], awarded the Order of Friendship^[50]; Chen Danhuai^[13], a military officer^[51], b. 1943^[52], of Republic of China^[53]; Chen Xiaolu^[14], an entrepreneur^[54], 1946–2018^[55], of Republic of China^[56]; and Cong Jun^[15], a diplomat^[57], b. 1950^[58], of People's Republic of China^[59]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[27]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party^[60].

Death and Burial

Chen Yi died on January 6, 1972^[5]. He died in Beijing^[4]. He is buried at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Chen Yi include Chen Yi Square^[61], a square^[62], in People's Republic of China^[63].

Why It Matters

Chen Yi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[64] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[65]

Entities named for him include Chen Yi Square^[61], a square^[62], in People's Republic of China^[63].

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^[11].

What did Chen Yi do for work?

Chen Yi worked as politician^[6], diplomat^[7], and soldier^[8].

Where did Chen Yi go to school?

Chen Yi was educated at Shanghai University^[23] and Republic of China Military Academy^[24].

What awards did Chen Yi receive?

Honors received include Second Class Red Star Medal^[25] and People's Liberation Army Strategist^[26].