Zhang Xueliang
Chinese general and warlord
Born
June 3rd, 1901
124 years ago
Died
October 15th, 2001
23 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
China
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A military leader in early 20th century China, played a significant role during the Warlord Era. Commanded the Northeastern Army, leading campaigns against rival warlords. In 1936, he played a pivotal role in the Xi'an Incident, which resulted in the temporary detention of the Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek to unite against Japanese aggression. After the incident, he spent decades in internal exile, influencing Chinese politics from behind the scenes before his eventual relocation to the United States.
Commanded the Northeastern Army
Led the Xi'an Incident in 1936
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