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Tömür Dawamat
تۆمۈر داۋامەت
铁木尔·达瓦买提
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Tömür Dawamat (left) in November 1964
Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress
In office
1993–2003
Chairman Qiao Shi
Li Peng
Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
In office
1985–1993
Preceded by Ismail Amat
Succeeded by Ablet Abdureshit
Chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional People's Congress
In office
1979–1985
Preceded by new position
Succeeded by Hamudun Niyaz
Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Revolutionary Committee
In office
March 1964 – September 1968
Chairman Saifuddin Azizi
Personal details
Born (1927-06-16)June 16, 1927
Toksun, Xinjiang, Republic of China
Died December 19, 2018(2018-12-19) (aged 91)
Beijing, China
Resting place Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery
Political party Chinese Communist Party

Tömür Dawamat was a very important political leader in China. He was born on June 16, 1927, and passed away on December 19, 2018. He was a member of the Uyghur ethnic group. His most notable role was serving as the chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region from 1985 to 1993. This region is a large area in western China.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Tömür Dawamat was born in Toksun County, which is part of Xinjiang. He began his work career in May 1950. This was a time when he started to take on different responsibilities in his local community.

Rising Through Local Leadership

From 1954 to 1964, Tömür Dawamat became a local leader. This meant he helped manage affairs and make decisions for the people in his area. His work during this period helped him gain experience and trust.

Key Roles in Xinjiang Government

Tömür Dawamat held several important positions in the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Revolutionary Committee Member

From 1968 to 1979, he was a high-ranking member of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Revolutionary Committee. This committee was a key part of the government during that time.

Leading the People's Congress

After his time on the Revolutionary Committee, Tömür Dawamat became the Chief of the People's Congress of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The People's Congress is like a parliament, where representatives make laws and decisions for the region. He held this role before becoming chairman.

Chairman of Xinjiang

In 1985, Tömür Dawamat took on the role of chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. This was a very significant position, making him the head of the regional government. He served as chairman for eight years, until 1993.

National Role After Chairmanship

After his time as chairman of Xinjiang, Tömür Dawamat continued his public service at a national level. He became a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The National People's Congress is China's highest state power body, similar to a national parliament. Being on its Standing Committee meant he was involved in important national decisions. He held this role from 1993 to 2003.

Later Life and Legacy

Tömür Dawamat passed away on December 19, 2018, in Beijing, the capital of China. He was 91 years old. He is remembered for his long career in public service and his leadership roles in Xinjiang and at the national level. He was buried at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, a special burial ground for important figures in China.

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