Chen Yi (marshal) facts for kids
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Marshal
Chen Yi
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陈毅
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| 8th Mayor of Shanghai | |
| In office 1949–1958 |
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| Preceded by | Zhao Zukang |
| Succeeded by | Ke Qingshi |
| 2nd Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China | |
| In office 1958–1972 |
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| Premier | Zhou Enlai |
| Deputy | Luo Guibo |
| Preceded by | Zhou Enlai |
| Succeeded by | Ji Pengfei |
| 2nd Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Committee | |
| In office 1950–1954 |
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| Preceded by | Rao Shushi |
| Succeeded by | Ke Qingshi |
| 1st President of the China Foreign Affairs University | |
| In office 1955–1969 |
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| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Liu Chun Closed until 1980 |
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| Born | 26 August 1901 Lezhi County, Sichuan, Qing dynasty China |
| Died | 6 January 1972 (aged 70) Beijing, People's Republic of China |
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Xiao Juying (萧菊英)
(m. 1930; death 1932)Lai Yueming (赖月明)
(m. 1932)Zhang Qian (张茜)
(m. 1940) |
| Children | Chen Haosu, Chen Xiaolu |
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| Nickname | Poet Marshal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  People's Republic of China |
| Branch/service | People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1972 |
| Rank | Marshal of People's Republic of China |
| Commands | Commander-in-Chief, Eastern China Field Army, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Central China Field Army |
| Battles/wars | Northern Expedition, Long March, Hundred Regiments Offensive, Chinese Civil War |
Chen Yi (Chinese: 陈毅; pinyin: Chén Yì; Wade–Giles: Chen I; August 26, 1901 – January 6, 1972) was an important Chinese communist military leader and politician. He served as the Mayor of Shanghai from 1949 to 1958. He was also the Foreign Minister of China from 1958 to 1972.
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Who Was Chen Yi?
Chen Yi was born in Lezhi County, near Chengdu, in Sichuan province. His family was not poor, as his father was a local official.
Early Life and Military Career
Chen Yi joined the Communist Party of China. He became a skilled military commander. During the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), he led the New Fourth Army. This army fought against Japanese forces.
Later, during the Chinese Civil War, Chen Yi played a key role. He led Communist armies to victory in important battles. These battles helped the Communist Party take control of China. In 1955, he was given the high rank of Marshal in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). A Marshal is a very senior military officer.
Leading Roles in New China
After the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, Chen Yi took on many important jobs. He became the first Mayor of Shanghai, a very large city. He helped rebuild Shanghai after years of war.
He also served as a Vice Premier from 1954 to 1972. A Vice Premier is a high-ranking government official. From 1958 to 1972, he was China's Foreign Minister. This meant he was in charge of China's relationships with other countries. He also led the China Foreign Affairs University for several years.
Chen Yi worked to improve relations between China and the Soviet Union. He believed both countries should try to keep their friendship strong.
Later Years
During a period called the Cultural Revolution, Chen Yi faced some criticism. However, he was never removed from his important jobs. Another leader, Zhou Enlai, helped him with his duties as Foreign Minister during this time.
Chen Yi passed away in 1972. Mao Zedong, China's top leader, attended his funeral. This showed how important Chen Yi was to the country. It was also Mao's last public appearance.
See also
In Spanish: Chen Yi para niños
