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Also Known As Lan Ping • Li Yunhe • Li Jinhai • Chiang Ch’ing
Born March 1914 • China
Died May 14, 1991 (aged 77)
Political Affiliation Chinese Communist Party • Gang of Four
Notable Family Members spouse Mao Zedong
Role In Cultural Revolution

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