Long-ruling Shanxi warlord and Nationalist premier in 1949
Soldier and politician from Wutai, Shanxi. He joined the Tongmenghui while studying in Japan and seized power in Shanxi during the 1911 Revolution. Under the warlord system and later Nationalist government he retained regional military and administrative control and promoted industry, education and armaments. Defeated after opposing Chiang in the Central Plains War, he later cooperated and then clashed with the Communists during the war against Japan. After losing Taiyuan in 1949 he served as premier during the Nationalist retreat to Taiwan.
Also known as: Yen Hsi-shan
Activities and affiliations
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1905–1912
Tongmenghui (Chinese United League)
Military command -
1912–1928
Beiyang government and warlordsShanxi warlordMain
Military command -
1928–1949
Republic of China state institutionsNationalist military leader in Shanxi
Military command -
1949–1950
Republic of China state institutionsPremier of the Republic of China
Government and administration -
–1960
Political and party leadership
Career Timeline
- 1905Joined the Tongmenghui while studying in Japan
- 1911Seized power in Shanxi during the 1911 Revolution
- 1930Defeated after opposing Chiang in the Central Plains War
- 1937Cooperated with the Communists against Japan
- 1949–1950Premier of the Nationalist government
- 1960Died in Taiwan