When was Li Xiannian born?

Li Xiannian was born on 23 June 1909 in Hong'an County.

What positions has Li Xiannian held?

Positions held by Li Xiannian include: Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (1988–1992); President of the People's Republic of China (1983–1988); member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (1977–1987); Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1977–1982); Secretary of the Central Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party (1958–1969).

Where did Li Xiannian study?

Li Xiannian was educated at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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Li Xiannian

3rd President of the People's Republic of China (1909-1992)

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Li Xiannian was a Chinese Communist military and political leader, president of China from 1983 to 1988 under paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and then chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from 1988 until his death. He was a full member of the Politburo from 1956 to 1987, and of its Standing Committee from 1977 to 1987.

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Born: 23 June 1909 wd
Place of birth: Hong'an County wd
Died: 21 June 1992 wd
Place of death: Beijing wd
Citizenship: People's Republic of China wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, revolutionary wd
Political party: Chinese Communist Party (since 1927) wd
Education: Shanghai Jiao Tong University wd
Spouse: Lin Jiamei wd

Positions held wd

Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (1988–1992)
President of the People's Republic of China (18 June 1983 – 8 April 1988)
member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (19 August 1977 – 24 October 1987)
Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1977–1982)
Secretary of the Central Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party (25 May 1958 – 28 April 1969)
Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (1954–1980)
Minister of Finance of the People's Republic of China (1954–1970)
Party secretary of a province-level committee of the Chinese Communist Party

Awards wd

Order of the Tribute to the Republic
People's Liberation Army Strategist

Questions

When was Li Xiannian born?: Li Xiannian was born on 23 June 1909 in Hong'an County.
What positions has Li Xiannian held?: Positions held by Li Xiannian include: Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (1988–1992); President of the People's Republic of China (1983–1988); member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (1977–1987); Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1977–1982); Secretary of the Central Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party (1958–1969).
Where did Li Xiannian study?: Li Xiannian was educated at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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