Sun Yat-sen

12 November 1866 – 12 March 1925

Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese revolutionary and statesman regarded as the founding father of the Republic of China. He led the movement to overthrow the Qing dynasty, served as the first provisional president of the Republic, and developed the political philosophy known as the Three Principles of the People.

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Born in Cuiheng, Guangdong, China
12 November 1866

Sun Yat-sen was born into a peasant family in Cuiheng village in Guangdong province.

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Studied medicine in Hong Kong
1887 – 1892

He trained as a physician at the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese.

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Kidnapped at the Chinese legation in London
11 October 1896

He was detained by Qing agents in London before his release drew international attention to his cause.

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Founded the Tongmenghui
20 August 1905

He established the revolutionary alliance dedicated to overthrowing the Qing dynasty.

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Became provisional president of the Republic of China
1 January 1912 – 10 March 1912

Following the Xinhai Revolution he was named the first provisional president of the new republic.

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Reorganized the Kuomintang
10 October 1919

He restructured the Nationalist Party and established a revolutionary base in Guangzhou.

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Formed the First United Front
1923

He allied the Kuomintang with the Chinese Communist Party with Soviet support.

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Died in Beijing
12 March 1925

Sun died of cancer in Beijing while seeking national reunification.

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