Chen Yi, born on August 26, 1901, in Lezhi County, Sichuan Province, was a celebrated CPC military commander, revolutionary, and statesman who was essential to the party’s victory. He played a crucial role in building the famed New Fourth Army and commanded key units during WWII, significantly expanding communist power across Central China. His masterful leadership during the massive and decisive battles of the Civil War was absolutely critical. Following state founding, Chen Yi served in vital roles, including Shanghai Mayor and Foreign Minister, leaving an enduring and powerful legacy.
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Year
Chen Yi
1901
Birth of Chen Yi (Period: August 26, 1901, Location: Lezhi County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, China (now Lezhi County, Ziyang City))
1928
Construction of the Jinggang Mountains Revolutionary Base Area (Age: 26 years old, Period: 1928 onwards, Location: Jinggangshan on the border of Jiangxi and Hunan Provinces, China)
1930
Marriage (Chen Yi, Xiao Juying, Age: 28 years old, Period: 1930, Location: Xinfeng County, Jiangxi Province, China)
1932
Marriage (Chen Yi, Lai Yueming, Age: 30 years old, Period: 1932, Location: Jiangxi Province, China)
1940
Marriage (Chen Yi, Zhang Qian, Age: 38 years old, Period: 1940, Location: China)
1943
Huanghatang Incident (Age: 41 years old, Period: 1943, Location: Huanghatang, Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province, China)
1947
Command of the East China Field Army (Chen Yi, Age: 45 years old, Period: 1947–1949, Location: East China Region)
1949
Appointment as Mayor of Shanghai (Chen Yi, Age: 47 years old, Period: May 1949–1958, Location: Shanghai City, China)
1955
Appointment as Marshal of the People's Republic of China (Age: 53 years old, Period: 1955, Location: Beijing City, China)
1958
Appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs (Chen Yi, Age: 56 years old, Period: February 1958–January 1972, Location: Beijing City, China)
1971
Rehabilitation and Re-evaluation (Age: 69 years old, Period: 1971–1972, Location: Beijing City, China)
1972
Death of Chen Yi (Age: 70 years old, Period: January 6, 1972)
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