About Wu Xian'en
Lived 1907 – 1987 (aged 80). Wu Xian'en was a Chinese military leader and military personnel.
Wu Xian'en (August 30, 1907 – November 1, 1987) was a People's Liberation Army lieutenant general. He was born in Hong'an County, Hubei Province (his birthplace is now part of Xin County, Henan Province). He died in Beijing.
Wu received the August 1 Medal, first class, and the Order of Liberation, first class, when he was promoted to lieutenant general in 1955.
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Who was Wu Xian'en?
Chinese general
When was Wu Xian'en born?
Wu Xian'en was born on 30 August 1907 in Huang'an County.
When did Wu Xian'en die?
Wu Xian'en died on 1 November 1987 in Beijing.
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Wu Xian'en was a military leader and military personnel.
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Wu Xian'en was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wu Xian'en. https://biography.guide/wu-xian-en/
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