What is Jiang Qing's full name?
Li Shumeng
Jiang Qing nickname(s):
Qing Jiang, Ping Lan, Lanping, Chiang Ch'ing
Jiang Qing date of birth:
March 19, 1914
How old was Jiang Qing when died?
77
Where was Jiang Qing born?
Zhucheng, Shandong, Republic of China , Zhucheng, Shandong, Republic of China
When did Jiang Qing die?
May 14, 1991
Where did Jiang Qing die?
Beijing, China
Why did Jiang Qing die?
Suicide by hanging
What is Jiang Qing nationality?
Chinese
What is Jiang Qing's occupation?
Actress
Jiang Qing claim to fame:
Madame Mao (Mao Tse-tung's wife)
Jiang Qing family:
Li Na (daughter)
Short Biography
Jiang Qing (Chinese: 江青; Wade–Giles: Chiang Ch'ing, also known as Madame Mao; March 19, 1914 – May 14, 1991) was a Chinese actress and a major political figure during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76). She was the fourth wife of Mao Zedong, the Chairman of the Communist Party of China. She used the stage name Lan Ping (蓝苹) during her acting career, and was known by many other names (see "names" section below). She married Mao in Yan'an in November 1938 and served as the inaugural "First Lady" of the People's Republic of China. Jiang Qing was best known for playing a major role in the Cultural Revolution and for forming the radical political alliance known as the "Gang of Four".