Chen Qimei | |
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陳其美 | |
Pronunciation | Chén Qíměi |
Born | 17 January 1878 |
Died | 18 May 1916 | (aged 38)
Cause of death | Assassination |
Nationality | Republic of China |
Political party | Kuomintang |
Chen Qimei (simplified Chinese: 陈其美; traditional Chinese: 陳其美; pinyin: Chén Qíměi; 17 January 1878 – 18 May 1916), courtesy name Yingshi (英士) was a Chinese revolutionary activist and key figure of the Green Gang, close political ally of Sun Yat-sen, and early mentor of Chiang Kai-shek. He was one of the founders of the Republic of China, and the uncle of Chen Guofu and Chen Lifu.