Yuan Shikai (jan 1, 1859 – jan 1, 1916)
Description:
Chinese warlord who attempts to make himself emperor of China merely years after the republic had been formed. Had control of the Beiyang Army, most powerful army in China. Luckily, he died before he could revert china back to his old waysAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1859
jan 1, 1916
~ 57 years