Cai E
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Cai E (simplified Chinese: 蔡锷; traditional Chinese: 蔡鍔; pinyin: Cài È; Wade–Giles: Ts'ai4 O4; 18 December 1882 – 8 November 1916) was a Chinese revolutionary leader and general. He was born Cai Genyin (Chinese: 蔡艮寅; pinyin: Cài Gěnyín) in Shaoyang, Hunan, and his courtesy name was Songpo (Chinese: 松坡; pinyin: Sōngpō). Cai eventually became an influential warlord in Yunnan (Yunnan clique), and is best known for his role in challenging the imperial ambitions (Hongxian emperor) of Yuan Shikai during the Anti-Monarchy War.
Quick Facts Warlord of Yunnan, Succeeded by ...
Cai E | |
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Warlord of Yunnan | |
In office 1911 – 1913, 1916 | |
Succeeded by | Tang Jiyao |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-12-19)19 December 1882 Shaoyang, Hunan, Qing Empire |
Died | 8 November 1916(1916-11-08) (aged 33) Fukuoka, Empire of Japan |
Resting place | Yuelu Mountain, Xiang River, Changsha, Hunan, China |
Nationality | Han Chinese |
Political party | Tongmenghui Progressive Party |
Alma mater | Shiwu College (now Hunan University) Tokyo Shimbu Gakko Imperial Japanese Army Academy |
Awards | Order of Rank and Merit Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain Order of Wen-Hu |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Qing Dynasty Republic of China |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Xinhai Revolution National Protection War |
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