Xu Xiangqian

Chinese politician and field marshal (1901-1990)
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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 (304 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wutai County[2].
  • 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's religion is recorded as irreligion[17].
  • Xu Xiangqian is recorded as male[18].
  • Xu Xiangqian's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Xu Xiangqian was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[20].
  • Xu Xiangqian's military branch is recorded as National Revolutionary Army[21].
  • Xu Xiangqian's Commons category is recorded as Xu Xiangqian[22].
  • Xu Xiangqian's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of the People's Republic of China[23].
  • Xu Xiangqian's family name is recorded as Xu[24].
  • Xu Xiangqian's allegiance is recorded as People's Republic of China[25].
  • Xu Xiangqian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[26].
  • Xu Xiangqian's courtesy name is recorded as 子敬[27].

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[28], in People's Republic of China[29] and Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China[13], a public office[30], in People's Republic of China[31], founded in 1954[32].

Recognition

Awards received include People's Liberation Army Strategist[15], a title of honor[33], in People's Republic of China[34], founded in 1989[35] and First Class Red Star Medal[16].

Personal Life

A child of Xu Xiangqian was Xu Xiaoyan[8]. His religion is recorded as irreligion[17]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[20].

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 (304 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

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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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . Red Star Medal. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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