Ye Jianying

former Head of State of the People's Republic of China (1897-1986)
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Ye Jianying
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Ye Jianying

Summary

Ye Jianying is a human[1]. He was born in Jiaying Zhou[2]. He was born on April 28, 1897[3]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He died on October 22, 1986[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jiaying Zhou[2], Ye Jianying…
  • Ye Jianying died in Beijing[4].
  • Ye Jianying was born on April 28, 1897[3].
  • Ye Jianying died on October 22, 1986[5].
  • Ye Jianying is buried at Guangzhou Insurrectional Martyr Cemetery Park[9].
  • Among Ye Jianying's spouses was Zeng Xianzhi[10].
  • Among Ye Jianying's spouses was Wei Gongzhi[11].
  • Ye Jianying was married to Wu Bo[12].
  • A child of Ye Jianying was Ye Xuanping[13].
  • A child of Ye Jianying was Ye Xuanning[14].
  • A child of Ye Jianying was Ye Xuanlian[15].
  • A child of Ye Jianying was Ye Chumei[16].
  • A child of Ye Jianying was Ling Zi[17].
  • Ye Jianying held citizenship in Qing dynasty[18].
  • Ye Jianying held citizenship in Republic of China[19].
  • Ye Jianying held citizenship in People's Republic of China[20].
  • Ye Jianying's professions included politician[6].
  • Ye Jianying worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress[21].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of mayor of Guangzhou[22].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of National People's Congress deputy[23].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of Secretary of the CCP Guangdong Committee[24].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[25].
  • Ye Jianying held the position of member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[26].
  • Ye Jianying's education included a stint at Whampoa Military Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jiaying Zhou[2], Ye Jianying… he was born on April 28, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at Whampoa Military Academy[27], a military academy[28], in Republic of China[29], founded in 1924[30] and Moscow Sun Yat-sen University[31], a university[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1925[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress[21], a position[35], in People's Republic of China[36], founded in 1954[37]; mayor of Guangzhou[22], a position[38], in People's Republic of China[39], founded in 1921[40]; National People's Congress deputy[23], a position[41], in People's Republic of China[42]; Secretary of the CCP Guangdong Committee[24]; Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[25], a public office[43], in People's Republic of China[44], founded in 1954[45]; and member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[26], a position[46], in People's Republic of China[47].

Recognition

Ye Jianying received the People's Liberation Army Strategist[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Zeng Xianzhi[10], a politician[49], 1910–1989[50], of Qing dynasty[51]; Wei Gongzhi[11], a political activist[52], 1905–1973[53], of Republic of China[54]; and Wu Bo[12], 1917–2023[55], of People's Republic of China[56]. Children include Ye Xuanping[13], a politician[57], 1924–2019[58], of Republic of China[59]; Ye Xuanning[14], a calligrapher[60], 1938–2016[61], of Republic of China[62]; Ye Xuanlian[15], an entrepreneur[63], b. 1952[64], of People's Republic of China[65]; Ye Chumei[16], 1928–2024[66], of People's Republic of China[67]; and Ling Zi[17], a politician[68], b. 1941[69], of People's Republic of China[70]. Political affiliations include Chinese Communist Party[71], a political party[72], in People's Republic of China[73], founded in 1921[74], headquartered in Zhongnanhai[75] and Kuomintang[76], a political party[77], in Taiwan[78], founded in 1919[79], headquartered in Taipei[80].

Death and Burial

Ye Jianying died on October 22, 1986[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4]. He is buried at Guangzhou Insurrectional Martyr Cemetery Park[9].

Why It Matters

Ye Jianying ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

FAQs

Where was Ye Jianying born?

Ye Jianying was born in Jiaying Zhou[2].

Where did Ye Jianying die?

Ye Jianying died in Beijing[4].

Who was Ye Jianying married to?

Ye Jianying's spouses include Zeng Xianzhi[10], Wei Gongzhi[11], and Wu Bo[12].

What did Ye Jianying do for work?

Ye Jianying worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Ye Jianying go to school?

Ye Jianying was educated at Whampoa Military Academy[27] and Moscow Sun Yat-sen University[31].

What awards did Ye Jianying receive?

Honors received include People's Liberation Army Strategist[48].

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