Yuan Shikai (16 sept. 1859 – 6 juin 1916)
Description:
Chinese military officialEstablished China's first modern army
Became president upon the abdication of Emperor Puyi, in 1912
Dissolved the Kuomintang, exiled its leadership, and consolidated autocratic power in 1913, naming himself the Hongxian Emperor.
This failed due to fierce resistance, and he died soon after
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 sept. 1859
6 juin 1916
~ 56 years