Sun Yat-sen
Chinese statesman, physician, and political philosopher who served as the provisional first president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party of China).
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November 12
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๐Biography
Sun Yat-sen was a great Chinese nationalist, revolutionary, and political philosopher. He led the 1911 Xinhai Revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, ending over two millennia of imperial rule in China. He founded the Republic of Chinaโthe first republic in Asiaโand is revered as the "Father of Modern China."
๐Major Works & Achievements
- โฆLed the Xinhai Revolution to overthrow the Qing Dynasty
- โฆFounded the Republic of China and served as its provisional president
- โฆFormulated the Three Principles of the People
๐ฌFamous Quotes
"The world belongs to all.
"The revolution is not yet complete; comrades must continue to strive.
"My will is setโI press forward undaunted, growing stronger with every setback.
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