Chiang Kai-shek

31 October 1887 – 5 April 1975

Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese Nationalist military and political leader who led the Republic of China from 1928 until his death in 1975. After losing the Chinese Civil War to the Communists, he relocated his government to Taiwan, where he ruled until his death.

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Born in Xikou, Zhejiang, China
31 October 1887

Chiang Kai-shek was born into a merchant family in Xikou, Zhejiang province.

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Military training in Japan
1908 – 1911

He studied at a military preparatory academy in Japan and joined Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary movement.

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Became commandant of the Whampoa Military Academy
May 1924

He was appointed head of the Kuomintang's military academy near Guangzhou.

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Led the Northern Expedition
9 July 1926 – 1928

He led the military campaign that unified much of China under Nationalist rule.

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Married Soong Mei-ling
1 December 1927

He married Soong Mei-ling, who became an influential figure in Nationalist politics.

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Led China during the Second Sino-Japanese War
7 July 1937 – 2 September 1945

He led the Republic of China's resistance against the Japanese invasion.

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Retreated to Taiwan
10 December 1949

After defeat in the Chinese Civil War, he moved the Republic of China government to Taiwan.

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Died in Taipei, Taiwan
5 April 1975

Chiang died of heart failure in Taipei after years leading the Republic of China on Taiwan.

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