About Li Guang
Lived 1914 – 2020 (aged 105–106). Li Guang was a Chinese military officer.
Li Guang (; 5 November 1914 – 27 December 2020) was a founding major general (Shaojiang) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. He took part in the Red Army in 1933 and joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1935.
Biography Li was born Li Guangyu into a poor family in Yilong County, Sichuan, on November 5, 1914.
Personal life He was twice married. His first wife named Liu Dangping and his second wife named Li Shuren . He had three sons and four daughters.
Awards
Red Star Medal (1st Class)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Guang?
Chinese military officer (born 1914)
When was Li Guang born?
Li Guang was born in 1914.
When did Li Guang die?
Li Guang died on 27 December 2020 in Nanjing.
What was Li Guang's occupation?
Li Guang was a military officer.
What nationality was Li Guang?
Li Guang was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Li Guang (PLA general)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Guang. https://biography.guide/li-guang-military-officer/
MLA: "Li Guang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/li-guang-military-officer/.
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