Yuan Shikai date of birth:
September 16, 1859
How old was Yuan Shikai when died?
56
Where was Yuan Shikai born?
Xiangcheng, Henan, Qing Empire
When did Yuan Shikai die?
June 6, 1916
Where did Yuan Shikai die?
Bejing, Republic of China
Yuan Shikai body shape:
Average
What color is Yuan Shikai's hair?
Grey
What is Yuan Shikai's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Yuan Shikai nationality?
Chinese
What is Yuan Shikai's occupation?
General and Politician
Short Biography
Yuan Shikai (16 September 1859 – 6 June 1916) was a Chinese general, politician and "emperor", famous for his influence during the late Qing Dynasty, his role in the events leading up to the abdication of the last Qing Emperor, his autocratic rule as the first formal President of the Republic of China, and his short-lived attempt to restore monarchy in China, with himself as the Hongxian Emperor (Chinese: 洪憲皇帝).