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Chen Qihan

1897 – 1981

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Lived 1897 – 1981 (aged 83). Chen Qihan was a Chinese politician and judge.

Chen Qihan (; 24 August 1897 – 19 June 1981) was a general in the People's Liberation Army of China.

Biography Chen was born in Xingguo, Jiangxi, on 24 August 1897. He secretly joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1925.

In October 1930, Chen became the head of Teaching regiment of Red Third Army. Shortly he became the chief of staff in Red Fourth Army, and later chief of staff in Red Third Army. In March 1932, he became the chief of staff in Red First Army Group.

After 1943, he studied at the Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party.

In 1945, he became the vice commander of Hebei-Rehe-Liaoning Military Region, and went to Northeast. In the winter of 1947, he was the vice commander of Dongman (Jilin) Military Region. In the summer of 1948, he became commander of Liaoning Military Region. After Liaoshen campaign, he became the chief of staff in Northeast Military Region.

In May 1949, he was appointed as the commander of Jiangxi Military Region, and in 1952 became the chairman of Jiangxi Political Consultative Conference.

He was made a general in 1955.

He died on 19 June 1981 in Beijing.

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Whampoa Military Academy, Republic of China Military Academy

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Who was Chen Qihan?

Chinese general

When was Chen Qihan born?

Chen Qihan was born on 24 August 1897 in Jiangxi, Qing dynasty, Xingguo County.

When did Chen Qihan die?

Chen Qihan died on 19 June 1981 in Beijing.

What was Chen Qihan's occupation?

Chen Qihan was a politician and judge.

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Chen Qihan was Chinese.

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· Wikipedia: Chen Qihan

· Wikidata: Q5090869

· DBpedia: Chen Qihan

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