Deng Xiaoping
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Deng Xiaoping was born on August 22, 1904[1], in Guang'an[2]. He died on February 19, 1997[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], diplomat[7], and head of state[8]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,443 views/month, #2,768 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Xiexing Town[10]
- Date of death: February 20, 1997[11], January 1, 1997[12]
- Spouse: Zhang Xiyuan[13], Jin Weiying[14], Zhuo Lin[15]
- Child: Deng Pufang[16], Deng Nan[17], Deng Rong[18], Deng Zhifang[19]
- Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[20], Republic of China[21], People's Republic of China[22]
- Native language: Chinese[23]
- Ethnic group: Han Chinese people[24]
- Position held: paramount leader of the People's Republic of China[25], Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party[26], Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[27], Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China[28], Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China[29], member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party[30], General Secretary of the Central Committee's Secretariat[31]
- Educated at: Moscow Sun Yat-sen University[32], Communist University of the Toilers of the East[33], Q125785011[34]
- Award received: People's Liberation Army Strategist[35], Financial Times Person of the Year[36]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: Family of Deng Xiaoping[39]
- Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party[40], Kuomintang[41]
- Movement: Chinese economic reform[42]
- Military branch: People’s Liberation Army[43]
- Commons category: Deng Xiaoping[44]
- Military, police or special rank: commander-in-chief[45]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[46]
- Residence: Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence[47]
- Participated in conflict: Second Sino-Japanese War[48]
- Family name: Deng[49]
- Given name: Xiǎopíng[50], Xīxián[51], Xiānshèng[52]
- Significant event: Deng Xiaoping's southern tour[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Deng Xiaoping[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Deng Xiaoping include Deng Xiaoping Theory[55], a political ideology[56].
Why It Matters
Deng Xiaoping has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Pranab Mukherjee[59], a politician[60], 1935–2020[61], of India[62], awarded the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[63].
Works attributed to him include Four Modernizations[64], a political campaign[65]. Entities named for him include Deng Xiaoping Theory[55], a political ideology[56].
FAQs
Where was Deng Xiaoping born?
Deng Xiaoping's place of birth was Guang'an[2].
Where did Deng Xiaoping die?
Deng Xiaoping died in Beijing[4].
Who was Deng Xiaoping married to?
Deng Xiaoping's spouses include Zhang Xiyuan[13], Jin Weiying[14], and Zhuo Lin[15].
What did Deng Xiaoping do for work?
Deng Xiaoping worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], diplomat[7], and head of state[8].
Where did Deng Xiaoping go to school?
Deng Xiaoping was educated at Moscow Sun Yat-sen University[32], Communist University of the Toilers of the East[33], and Q125785011[34].
What awards did Deng Xiaoping receive?
Honors received include People's Liberation Army Strategist[35] and Financial Times Person of the Year[36].
Who did Deng Xiaoping influence?
Deng Xiaoping has been cited as an influence by Pranab Mukherjee[59].