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Ye Jianying was a Chinese Communist military leader and senior commander of the People's Liberation Army. He was appointed one of the People's Republic of China's marshals in 1955 and remained an important figure in the party and state leadership. After Mao Zedong's death in 1976, Ye supported the action that removed the Gang of Four from power, placing him among the military leaders involved in China's political transition at the end of the Mao era.
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Who was Ye Jianying?
Ye Jianying was a Chinese Communist military leader and senior commander of the People's Liberation Army. He became one of the People's Republic of China's marshals in 1955.
What role did Ye Jianying play after Mao Zedong's death?
After Mao's death in 1976, Ye remained an important party and state leader. He was associated with the political transition that followed the end of the Cultural Revolution period.
When was Ye Jianying made a marshal?
Ye Jianying was appointed a marshal of the People's Republic of China in 1955. The marshal rank recognized his senior position in the Chinese Communist military leadership.
Was Ye Jianying only a military commander?
No. Although he was a senior PLA commander, he also held important positions in the Communist Party and state leadership. His influence therefore extended beyond battlefield command.
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