Liu Shaoqi
2nd President of the People's Republic of China (1898–1969)
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Liu Shaoqi was a politician and trade unionist.[1] He was born on November 24, 1898, in Ningxiang City.[2][3][4][5][6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wang Guangmei[8], Xie Fei[9]
- Child: Liu Yuan[10], Liu Yunbin[11], Liu Aiqin[12], Liu Pingping[13], Liu Tao[14], Liu Yunzhen[15], Liu Ting[16], Liu Xiaoxiao[17]
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[18], Republic of China[19], People's Republic of China[20], Chinese Soviet Republic[21]
- Position held: President of the People's Republic of China[22], Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress[23], National People's Congress deputy[24], member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[25]
- Educated at: Communist University of the Toilers of the East[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party[28], independent politician[29]
- Military branch: People’s Liberation Army[30]
- Commons category: Liu Shaoqi[31]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[32]
- Family name: Liu[33]
- Given name: Shàoqí[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Liu Shaoqi[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[38], Russian[39]
- Name in native language: 刘少奇[40]
Why It Matters
Liu Shaoqi has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Liu Shaoqi born?
Liu Shaoqi was born in Ningxiang City[2].
Where did Liu Shaoqi die?
Liu Shaoqi died in Kaifeng[4].
Who was Liu Shaoqi married to?
Liu Shaoqi's spouses include Wang Guangmei[8] and Xie Fei[9].
What did Liu Shaoqi do for work?
Liu Shaoqi worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6].
Where did Liu Shaoqi go to school?
Liu Shaoqi was educated at Communist University of the Toilers of the East[26].