Obituary of Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen (born November 12, 1866 in Cuiheng, Kwangtung) was a politician and physician who was best known for as the first provisional president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Nationalist Party of China (Kuomintang). Sun died on March 12, 1925 and his death was reportedly because of adenocarcinoma in his gallbladder which later spread to his liver. He died rather young at age 58.

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Sun Yat-sen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Yat-sen, Sun
Common Name: Sun Yat-sen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cuiheng, China
Birth Date: November 12, 1866
Age: 58 (at death)
Also Known As: Father of the Nation, Forerunner of the Revolution
Occupations:
- Politician
- Physician
Active Years: 1912-1925

Religion: Christian
Political Affiliation: Kuomintang
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Chinese
Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

Sun's Family Tree

Birth Name: Sun Yat-sen
Father: Sun Da-cheng (1813-1888)
Mother: Madame Yang (1827-1910)
Spouse/Partner:

Lu Muzhen (married 1885-divorced 1915)
Kaoru Otsuki (married 1903-annulled 1906)
Soong Ching-ling (married 1915-1925, his death)

Son(s):

Sun Fo (1891-1973)

Daughter(s):

Sun Yan (1894-1913)
Sun Jinwan (1896-1979)

Death Notice:

Date: March 12 1925 at age 58
Place: Beijing, China
Cause of Death: Cancer (adenocarcinoma)
Interment: Interred at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Category Tags:

Politician Physician Chinese Born on November 12th Born in 1866 Died in 1925 Died at age 58 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"In 1898, Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, was fatally shot by members of the military. (V)"

"Sun Yat-sen's legacy as a revolutionary leader, philosopher, and founding father of modern China continues to inspire future generations, even long after his passing. (V)"

"Sun Yat-sen was a revolutionary leader and a founding father of the Republic of China, who dedicated his life to bringing about political and social change in his country. (V)"

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