Obituary of Sun Yat-sen

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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:
    • 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:

PoliticianPhysician 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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