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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πBiography
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 Chinaβthe first republic in Asiaβand is revered as the "Father of Modern China."
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Led the Xinhai Revolution to overthrow the Qing Dynasty
- β¦Founded the Republic of China and served as its provisional president
- β¦Formulated the Three Principles of the People
π¬Famous Quotes
"The world belongs to all.
"The revolution is not yet complete; comrades must continue to strive.
"My will is setβI press forward undaunted, growing stronger with every setback.
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