Wang Zhen (general)
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Wang Zhen (April 11, 1908[1] – March 12, 1993) was a Chinese political figure who was one of the Eight Elders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He was the 4th Vice President of China and served under Chinese Presidents Yang Shangkun and Li Xiannian. Wang Zhen was the first Vice Chairman to serve in the Central Advisory Commission, under Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.
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Quick Facts 4th Vice President of the People's Republic of China, President ...
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4th Vice President of the People's Republic of China | |
In office 15 March 1988 – 12 March 1993 | |
President | Yang Shangkun |
Preceded by | Ulanhu |
Succeeded by | Rong Yiren |
Vice Chairman of the Central Advisory Commission | |
In office April 1982 – June 1985 | |
Leader | Deng Xiaoping |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Song Renqiong |
Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China | |
In office 17 January 1975 – 10 September 1980 | |
Premier | Zhou Enlai Hua Guofeng |
First Secretary of Xinjiang | |
In office 1950–1955 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Wang Enmao |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-04-11)April 11, 1908 Liuyang County, Hunan Province, Qing China |
Died | March 12, 1993(1993-03-12) (aged 84) Guangzhou, China |
Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
Relations | Wang Jun (businessman) (son) |
Awards | Order of Bayi (First Class Medal) Order of Independence and Freedom (First Class Medal) Order of Liberation (China) (First Class Medal) |
Nickname(s) | "Mustachio Wang" (Wáng húzi, 王胡子) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
Rank | General (awarded 1955) |
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