Gheni Batur
Uyghur hero
About Gheni Batur
Lived 1902 – 1981 (aged 78–79).
Gheni Batur (Cyrillic Uyghur: Ғени Батур; 190229 June 1981) is a Uyghur national hero who was among the first 20 horsemen who began uprising in Nilka County of Ili valley of Xinjiang in September 1944 against Kuomintang Xinjiang provincial government, which eventually led to the establishment of Second East Turkestan Republic in northern Xinjiang (Jungaria).
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, he fled to the Soviet Union. He lies buried in Almaty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gheni Batur?
Uyghur hero (1902–1981)
When was Gheni Batur born?
Gheni Batur was born in 1902.
When did Gheni Batur die?
Gheni Batur died on 29 June 1981 in Kazakhstan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gheni Batur. https://biography.guide/gheni-batur/
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