About Mao Zetan
Lived 1905 – 1935 (aged 29). Mao Zetan was a Chinese politician.
Mao Zetan (, also named Mao Zelin , courtesy name first Yongju , then Runju ; 25 September 1905 – 25 April 1935) was a younger brother of Mao Zedong. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1923. In 1927, he participated in the Nanchang Uprising, retreating with the Communists to the Jinggang Mountains at its completion.
In 1935, at the age of 29, he was killed while fighting Kuomintang forces in Jiangxi, covering the withdrawal of the main Communist army during the Long March.
Personal life In 1927 he married Zhou Wennan. They had a son, later a soldier killed by Kuomintang forces.
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Who was Mao Zetan?
Mao Zedong's brother (1905-1935)
When was Mao Zetan born?
Mao Zetan was born on 25 September 1905 in Shaoshan.
When did Mao Zetan die?
Mao Zetan died on 25 April 1935 in Jiangxi.
What was Mao Zetan's occupation?
Mao Zetan was a politician.
What nationality was Mao Zetan?
Mao Zetan was Chinese.
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