Wang Hongwen

ModernPoliticianChina1935 — ?

Youngest Gang of Four member, factory worker turned leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1935

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)16

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score37.2

Wang Hongwen — Complete Timeline

1967 AD

Rose to Prominence During the Cultural RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Wang Hongwen, a factory worker, became a leader of the Shanghai Workers' Revolutionary Rebel Headquarters during the Cultural Revolution. He was promoted rapidly due to his working-class background and radicalism.

Cultural RevolutionShanghaiWorker

Impact: nationaldestructive

1973 AD

Became Vice Chairman of the CCPPolitical Action◆ Major

Wang Hongwen was appointed Vice Chairman of the CCP at the 10th National Congress in 1973, making him the third-highest ranking official after Mao and Zhou. He was the youngest member of the Gang of Four.

Gang of FourVice ChairmanCCP

Impact: national

1976 AD

Arrested as a Member of the Gang of FourPolitical Action◆ Major

Wang Hongwen was arrested on October 6, 1976, along with other Gang of Four members. He was tried and sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the Cultural Revolution. He died in prison in 1992.

Gang of FourArrestImprisonment

Impact: national