Ye Jianying

ModernGeneralChina1897 — 1986

Marshal who helped arrest the Gang of Four in 1976.

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Quick Facts

Born

1897

Died

1986

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)85

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score58.1

Ye Jianying — Complete Timeline

1976 AD

Arrest of the Gang of FourPolitical Action

Ye Jianying, as a senior marshal and Politburo member, coordinated with Hua Guofeng to arrest the Gang of Four. This ended the Cultural Revolution and led to the rehabilitation of many officials.

Cultural RevolutionPower Struggle

Impact: nationalconstructive

1977 AD

Supported Deng Xiaoping's ReturnPolitical Action◆ Major

Ye Jianying was instrumental in reinstating Deng Xiaoping to his posts after the Cultural Revolution. This paved the way for Deng's economic reforms and China's opening up.

Political RehabilitationReform Era

Impact: nationalconstructive

1978 AD

Appointed Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's CongressPolitical Action◆ Major

Ye Jianying became the head of China's legislature. He oversaw the drafting of the 1982 Constitution and promoted legal reforms, including the establishment of the Special Economic Zones.

Legal ReformConstitution

Impact: nationalconstructive