Liu Shaoqi

ModernPoliticianChina1898 — 1969

President of China purged and killed during the Cultural Revolution.

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Quick Facts

Born

1898

Died

1969

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)69

Influence (20%)76

Legacy (20%)69

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score66.0

Liu Shaoqi — Complete Timeline

1959 AD

Elected President of the People's Republic of ChinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Liu Shaoqi succeeded Mao Zedong as President of China. He implemented moderate economic policies during the Great Leap Forward's aftermath, including the 'Three Selfs' to revive agriculture.

PresidencyEconomic Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1966 AD

Purged as 'Top Capitalist Roaader'Political Action

Liu Shaoqi was denounced by Mao and Red Guards as the 'top capitalist roader'. He was stripped of all positions, expelled from the CCP, and placed under house arrest, marking the start of the Cultural Revolution's purges.

Cultural RevolutionPurge

Impact: nationaltragic

1969 AD

Died in CustodyPolitical Action◆ Major

Liu Shaoqi died in Kaifeng, Henan, after years of mistreatment and medical neglect. His death was kept secret, and he was posthumously rehabilitated in 1980.

Cultural RevolutionDeath

Impact: nationaltragic