Jiang Qing
Chinese revolutionary and actress
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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