# Chen Duxiu

_Chinese politician and co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party (1879–1942)_

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> Chen Duxiu was a Chinese intellectual, revolutionary, and political activist. Chen Duxiu was one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1921 and served as its first General Secretary from 1921 to 1927. Chen was also a leading figure in the New Culture Movement and May Fourth Movement of 1919, which significantly influenced China's intellectual and political landscape in the early 20th century.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 October 1879 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Huaining County ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P19))
- **Died:** 27 May 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P570))
- **Place of death:** Jiangjin District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Qing dynasty; Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; philosopher; journalist; writer; university teacher; communist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P106))
- **Political party:** Chinese Communist Party (1921–1929) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P102))
- **Education:** Qiushi Academy; Kobun Institute; Tokyo Shinbu Gakko; Waseda University; Zhejiang University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P69))
- **Positions held:** General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1925–1928); Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1922–1925); General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1921–1922) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681#P39))

## Questions

**When was Chen Duxiu born?**  
Chen Duxiu was born on 8 October 1879 in Huaining County.

**What positions has Chen Duxiu held?**  
Positions held by Chen Duxiu include: General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1925–1928); Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1922–1925); General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1921–1922).

**Where did Chen Duxiu study?**  
Chen Duxiu was educated at Qiushi Academy, Kobun Institute, Tokyo Shinbu Gakko, Waseda University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chen Duxiu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Duxiu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q369681](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369681) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chen Duxiu4.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chen_Duxiu4.jpg)

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