Jiang Qing

Chinese revolutionary and actress

Jiang Qing - Leaders & Politicians born 1914
Born

1914
112 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

China

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Acted in several revolutionary operas and plays and became a prominent political figure during the Cultural Revolution in China. Served as the fourth wife of Mao Zedong, actively involved in the politics of the era and known for her role in the Gang of Four, which played a key part in the Chinese government's direction. After Mao's death, faced scrutiny and imprisonment due to political shifts and eventual disbandment of the Gang of Four.

Acted in revolutionary operas

Was a member of the Gang of Four

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