When was Sun Yat-sen born?

Sun Yat-sen was born on 12 November 1866 in Cuiheng.

What positions has Sun Yat-sen held?

Positions held by Sun Yat-sen include: Extraordinary President of the Republic of China (1921–1923); Great President of the Republic of China (1912–1912); president.

Where did Sun Yat-sen study?

Sun Yat-sen was educated at Queen's College, Punahou School, ʻIolani School, Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese.

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Sun Yat-sen

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Chinese politician, physician, and revolutionary (1866–1925)

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Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese physician, revolutionary and political philosopher who founded the Republic of China (ROC) and the Kuomintang (KMT). Sun is credited with leading the 1911 Revolution and overthrowing the Qing dynasty. He served as the first president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of China (1912) and as the inaugural premier of the Kuomintang.

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Born: 12 November 1866 wd
Place of birth: Cuiheng wd
Died: 12 March 1925 wd
Place of death: Peking Union Medical College Hospital wd
Citizenship: Republic of China, Qing dynasty wd
Occupation: politician, physician, philosopher, revolutionary, author wd
Political party: Kuomintang, Tongmenghui wd
Education: Queen's College, Punahou School, ʻIolani School, Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, Boji Medical College, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine wd
Spouse: Lu Muzhen, Chen Cuifen, Haru Asada wd
Social media: Facebook wd

Positions held wd

Extraordinary President of the Republic of China (7 April 1921 – 21 February 1923)
Great President of the Republic of China (1 January 1912 – 13 February 1912)
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Awards wd

Order of Merit for National Foundation

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Beijing hits out after Taipei bans mainland travel for Sun Yat-sen anniversary22 October 2026

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When was Sun Yat-sen born?: Sun Yat-sen was born on 12 November 1866 in Cuiheng.
What positions has Sun Yat-sen held?: Positions held by Sun Yat-sen include: Extraordinary President of the Republic of China (1921–1923); Great President of the Republic of China (1912–1912); president.
Where did Sun Yat-sen study?: Sun Yat-sen was educated at Queen's College, Punahou School, ʻIolani School, Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese.

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