Tse-Tung (Zedong), Mao b. December 26, 1893 d. September 9, 1976 Chinese Leader. Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung, was founder of the People's Republic of China. Mao was known for his Communist theories and ideas on revolutionary struggle. Of Hunanese peasant stock, Mao was trained in Chinese classics and later received some education. During the Cultural Revolution (1966-76) Mass Mobilization, begun and led by Mao and his wife, Jiang Qing, was directed against the party leadership. Liu and others were removed from power in 1968. In 1969 Mao reasserted his party...[Read More] Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
b. December 26, 1893 d. September 9, 1976