Xu Xiangqian

Chinese politician and field marshal (1901-1990)
Person human Q702194
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Xu Xiangqian

Summary

Xu Xiangqian is a human[1]. Born in Wutai County[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1901[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on September 21, 1990[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wutai County[2], Xu Xiangqian…
  • Xu Xiangqian died in Beijing[4].
  • Xu Xiangqian was born on November 8, 1901[3].
  • Xu Xiangqian died on September 21, 1990[5].
  • A child of Xu Xiangqian was Xu Xiaoyan[8].
  • Xu Xiangqian held citizenship in Qing dynasty[9].
  • Xu Xiangqian held citizenship in Republic of China[10].
  • Xu Xiangqian held citizenship in People's Republic of China[11].
  • Xu Xiangqian worked as a politician[6].
  • Xu Xiangqian held the position of National People's Congress deputy[12].
  • Xu Xiangqian held the position of Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[13].
  • Xu Xiangqian was educated at Whampoa Military Academy[14].
  • Xu Xiangqian received the People's Liberation Army Strategist[15].
  • Xu Xiangqian received the First Class Red Star Medal[16].
  • Xu Xiangqian is recorded as male[17].
  • Xu Xiangqian's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Xu Xiangqian was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[19].
  • Xu Xiangqian's military branch is recorded as National Revolutionary Army[20].
  • Xu Xiangqian's Commons category is recorded as Xu Xiangqian[21].
  • Xu Xiangqian's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of the People's Republic of China[22].
  • Xu Xiangqian's family name is recorded as Xu[23].
  • Xu Xiangqian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[24].
  • Xu Xiangqian's courtesy name is recorded as 子敬[25].
  • Xu Xiangqian's start of work period is recorded as 1924[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Xu Xiangqian was born in Wutai County[2]. He was born on November 8, 1901[3].

Education

Xu Xiangqian's education included a stint at Whampoa Military Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Xu Xiangqian worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include National People's Congress deputy[12], a position[27], in People's Republic of China[28] and Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[13], a public office[29], in People's Republic of China[30], founded in 1954[31].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Liberation Army Strategist[15], a title of honor[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1989[34] and First Class Red Star Medal[16].

Personal Life

A child of Xu Xiangqian was Xu Xiaoyan[8]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[19].

Death and Burial

Xu Xiangqian died on September 21, 1990[5]. He died in Beijing[4].

Why It Matters

Xu Xiangqian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Xu Xiangqian born?

Xu Xiangqian's place of birth was Wutai County[2].

Where did Xu Xiangqian die?

Xu Xiangqian died in Beijing[4].

What did Xu Xiangqian do for work?

Xu Xiangqian worked as politician[6].

Where did Xu Xiangqian go to school?

Xu Xiangqian was educated at Whampoa Military Academy[14].

What awards did Xu Xiangqian receive?

Honors received include People's Liberation Army Strategist[15] and First Class Red Star Medal[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Red Star Medal. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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