Chiang Kai-shek
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Chiang Kai-shek
Summary
Chiang Kai-shek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Xikou[2]. He passed away in Taipei[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,477 views/month, #1,767 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Chiang Kai-shek was born in Xikou[2].
- Chiang Kai-shek passed away in Taipei[3].
- Burial took place at Cihu Mausoleum[7].
- Chiang Kai-shek's father was Chiang Chao-tsung[8].
- Chiang Kai-shek's mother was Wang Caiyu[9].
- Chiang Kai-shek was married to Máo Fúméi[10].
- Chiang Kai-shek was married to Yao Yecheng[11].
- Chiang Kai-shek was married to Chen Jieru[12].
- Among Chiang Kai-shek's spouses was Sòng Měilíng[13].
- A child of Chiang Kai-shek was Chiang Ching-kuo[14].
- A child of Chiang Kai-shek was Chiang Wei-kuo[15].
- Chiang Kai-shek held citizenship in Taiwan[16].
- Chiang Kai-shek held citizenship in Qing dynasty[17].
- Wu Chinese was Chiang Kai-shek's native language[18].
- Chinese was Chiang Kai-shek's native language[19].
- Chiang Kai-shek worked as a politician[4].
- Chiang Kai-shek's professions included military personnel[5].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of President of the Republic of China[20].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of President of the National Government of the Republic of China[21].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of President of the National Government of the Republic of China[22].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of Premier of the Republic of China[23].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of Premier of the Republic of China[24].
- Chiang Kai-shek held the position of Premier of the Republic of China[25].
- Chiang Kai-shek's education included a stint at Baoding Military Academy[26].
- Chiang Kai-shek received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Chiang Kai-shek's place of birth was Xikou[2]. His father was Chiang Chao-tsung[8]. His mother was Wang Caiyu[9]. Native languages include Wu Chinese[18] and Chinese[19].
Education
Chiang Kai-shek was educated at Baoding Military Academy[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military personnel[5]. Positions held include President of the Republic of China[20], a position[28], in Taiwan[29], founded in 1948[30]; President of the National Government of the Republic of China[21], a position[31], in Republic of China[32], founded in 1925[33]; Premier of the Republic of China[23], a public office[34], in Taiwan[35], founded in 1928[36]; chairperson[37], a position[38]; member of the 1st National Assembly of the Republic of China[39], a position[40], in Republic of China[41], founded in 1947[42]; and member of the Constituent National Assembly[43], a position[44], in Republic of China[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[46], Order of the White Lion[47], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[48], Time Person of the Year[49], and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[50].
Personal Life
Spouses include Máo Fúméi[10], 1882–1939[51], of Qing dynasty[52]; Yao Yecheng[11], a politician[53], 1887–1966[54], of Qing dynasty[55]; Chen Jieru[12], an autobiographer[56], 1906–1971[57], of Qing dynasty[58]; and Sòng Měilíng[13], a politician[59], 1898–2003[60], of Qing dynasty[61], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[62]. Children include Chiang Ching-kuo[14], a politician[63], 1910–1988[64], of Qing dynasty[65], awarded the Order of the Cloud and Banner[66] and Chiang Wei-kuo[15]. Religious affiliations include Buddhism[67] and Methodism[68]. Political affiliations include Kuomintang[69] and Chinese Revolutionary Party[70].
Death and Burial
Chiang Kai-shek died in Taipei[3]. Burial took place at Cihu Mausoleum[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Chiang Kai-shek include Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall[71], a monument[72], in Taiwan[73], founded in 1980[74]; Chiangism[75], a political ideology[76], in Republic of China[77]; National Chung Cheng University[78], a national university[79], in Taiwan[80], founded in 1989[81], headquartered in Minsyong Township[82]; and Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng[83], an order[84], in Taiwan[85], founded in 1980[86].
Why It Matters
Chiang Kai-shek ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,477 views/month, #1,767 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]
Entities named for him include Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall[71], a monument[72], in Taiwan[73], founded in 1980[74]; Chiangism[75], a political ideology[76], in Republic of China[77]; National Chung Cheng University[78], a national university[79], in Taiwan[80], founded in 1989[81], headquartered in Minsyong Township[82]; and Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng[83], an order[84], in Taiwan[85], founded in 1980[86].
FAQs
Where was Chiang Kai-shek born?
Chiang Kai-shek was born in Xikou[2].
Where did Chiang Kai-shek die?
Chiang Kai-shek died in Taipei[3].
Who were Chiang Kai-shek's parents?
Chiang Kai-shek's father was Chiang Chao-tsung[8]. Chiang Kai-shek's mother was Wang Caiyu[9].
Who was Chiang Kai-shek married to?
Chiang Kai-shek's spouses include Máo Fúméi[10], Yao Yecheng[11], Chen Jieru[12], and Sòng Měilíng[13].
What did Chiang Kai-shek do for work?
Chiang Kai-shek worked as politician[4] and military personnel[5].
Where did Chiang Kai-shek go to school?
Chiang Kai-shek was educated at Baoding Military Academy[26].
What awards did Chiang Kai-shek receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[46], Order of the White Lion[47], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[48].