Chen Duxiu

ModernPoliticianChina1879 — 1942

First general secretary of Chinese Communist Party.

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Quick Facts

Born

1879

Died

1942

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score47.3

Chen Duxiu — Complete Timeline

1921 AD

Founding of the Chinese Communist PartyPolitical Action

Chen Duxiu, as a leading intellectual and editor of 'New Youth', was elected the first General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party at its founding congress in Shanghai. He shaped the party's early Marxist-Leninist ideology and organizational structure.

Chinese Communist PartyFoundingRevolution

Impact: globalconstructive

1929 AD

Expulsion from the Chinese Communist PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Chen Duxiu was expelled from the CCP for his Trotskyist views and opposition to the Comintern's united front policy. He later formed a small Trotskyist group but remained politically isolated until his death.

Chinese Communist PartyExpulsionTrotskyism

Impact: nationaltragic