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| Also Known As | Mao Tse-tung |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1893 • China |
| Died | September 9, 1976 (aged 82) • Beijing • China |
| Title / Office | head of state (1949-1959), China |
| Political Affiliation | Chinese Communist Party • Nationalist Party |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Jiang Qing |
| Subjects Of Study | revolution |
| Role In | Chinese Civil War • Cultural Revolution • Great Leap Forward • Hundred Flowers Campaign • Korean War • Long March • Marshall Mission |
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