Obituary of Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek (born October 31, 1887 in Xikou, Ningbo, China) was a politician and military personnel who was best known for serving as the leader of the Republic of China from 1928, until 1949 in China, and then in Taiwan. Kai-shek died on April 5, 1975 and his death was because of a heart attack and pneumonia. He died at age 87.

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Chiang Kai-shek Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kai-shek, Chiang
Common Name: Chiang Kai-shek
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Xikou, China
Birth Date: October 31, 1887
Age: 87 (at death)
Also Known As: Chiang Chung-cheng, Chiang Chieh-shih, Jiang Jieshi, The Chairman
Occupations:
- Politician
- Military Personnel

Religion: Christian
Political Affiliation: Kuomintang
Net Worth: $14 million
Nationality: Chinese
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Chiang's Family Tree

Birth Name: Chiang Jui-yüan
Father: Jiang Zhaocong
Mother: Wang Caiyu
Spouse/Partner:

Mao Fumei (married 1901-divorced 1927)
Yao Yecheng (married 1913-divorced 1927)
Jieru Chen (married 1921-divorced 1927)
Soong Mei-ling (married 1927-1975, his death)

Son(s):

Chiang Ching-kuo
Chiang Wei-kuo

Daughter(s):

Chen Yao-kuang

Death Notice:

Date: April 05 1975 at age 87
Place: Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence, Taipe, Taiwan
Cause of Death: Heart Attack (and pneumonia)

Category Tags:

Politician Military Personnel Chinese Born on October 31st Born in 1887 Died in 1975 Died at age 87 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I guess you could say I have bad taste in clothes but I can't just go naked."

"Chiang Kai-shek was a beautiful and powerful man who had a great impact on the history of China. Sadly, he died tragically in office after a long and successful career. (V)"

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