Lin Biao

Chinese Communist military commander and politician
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Lin Biao
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Lin Biao

Summary

Lin Biao is a human[1]. He was born in Huanggang[2]. He was born on December 5, 1907[3]. He passed away in Öndörkhaan[4]. He died on September 13, 1971[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (949 views/month, #6,352 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lin Biao's place of birth was Huanggang[2].
  • Lin Biao passed away in Öndörkhaan[4].
  • Lin Biao was born on December 5, 1907[3].
  • Lin Biao died on September 13, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Subraga Basin[9].
  • Lin Biao was married to Ye Qun[10].
  • Lin Biao was married to Zhang Mei[11].
  • A child of Lin Biao was Lin Liguo[12].
  • A child of Lin Biao was Lin Liheng[13].
  • A child of Lin Biao was Lin Xiaolin[14].
  • Lin Biao held citizenship in Qing dynasty[15].
  • Lin Biao held citizenship in Republic of China[16].
  • Lin Biao held citizenship in People's Republic of China[17].
  • Lin Biao held citizenship in Chinese Soviet Republic[18].
  • Lin Biao's professions included politician[6].
  • Lin Biao's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[19].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party[20].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[21].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party[22].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party[23].
  • Lin Biao held the position of Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[24].
  • Lin Biao's education included a stint at Whampoa Military Academy[25].
  • Lin Biao received the First Class Red Star Medal[26].
  • Lin Biao received the People's Liberation Army Strategist[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Huanggang[2], Lin Biao… he was born on December 5, 1907[3].

Education

Lin Biao was educated at Whampoa Military Academy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[19], a position[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1954[30]; Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party[20], a position[31]; Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[21], a public office[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1954[34]; and member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[35], a position[36], in People's Republic of China[37].

Recognition

Awards received include First Class Red Star Medal[26] and People's Liberation Army Strategist[27], a title of honor[38], in People's Republic of China[39], founded in 1989[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ye Qun[10], a politician[41], 1920–1971[42], of Republic of China[43] and Zhang Mei[11], 1919–2023[44], of Republic of China[45]. Children include Lin Liguo[12], a military personnel[46], 1945–1971[47], of Republic of China[48]; Lin Liheng[13], b. 1944[49], of Republic of China[50]; and Lin Xiaolin[14], b. 1941[51], of Republic of China[52]. Lin Biao was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[53].

Death and Burial

Lin Biao died on September 13, 1971[5]. He passed away in Öndörkhaan[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[54]. He is buried at Subraga Basin[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lin Biao include Criticize Lin, Criticize Confucius[55], a propaganda[56], in People's Republic of China[57].

Why It Matters

Lin Biao ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (949 views/month, #6,352 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Criticize Lin, Criticize Confucius[55], a propaganda[56], in People's Republic of China[57].

FAQs

Where was Lin Biao born?

Lin Biao's place of birth was Huanggang[2].

Where did Lin Biao die?

Lin Biao passed away in Öndörkhaan[4].

Who was Lin Biao married to?

Lin Biao's spouses include Ye Qun[10] and Zhang Mei[11].

What did Lin Biao do for work?

Lin Biao worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Lin Biao go to school?

Lin Biao was educated at Whampoa Military Academy[25].

What awards did Lin Biao receive?

Honors received include First Class Red Star Medal[26] and People's Liberation Army Strategist[27].

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  27. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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