About Tao Chengzhang
Lived 1878 – 1912 (aged 33). Tao Chengzhang was a Chinese politician.
Tao ChengzhangTao Chengzhang (January 24, 1878 – January 14, 1912) was a Chinese political leader during the Xinhai Revolution period. He was one of the founders of the Restoration Society, along with Cai Yuanpei and others. In 1905 he founded the Datong Normal School to educate the revolutionaries. In 1908, he founded the Revolutionary Association, willing to build a society without classes. Tao was a long time opposer of Sun Yat-sen. He was assassinated by Chiang Kai-shek under the orders of Chen Qimei.
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Who was Tao Chengzhang?
politician
When was Tao Chengzhang born?
Tao Chengzhang was born on 24 January 1878 in Taoyan Town.
When did Tao Chengzhang die?
Tao Chengzhang died on 14 January 1912.
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Tao Chengzhang was a politician.
What nationality was Tao Chengzhang?
Tao Chengzhang was Chinese.
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