Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Zhongzheng (October 31, 1887 - April 5, 1975), also known as Jieshi, was born in Fenghua, Zhejiang, and was a political and military figure in the Republic of China. He has successively served as principal of Whampoa Military Academy, commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army, chairman of the National Government, chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government, president of the Chinese Kuomintang, and president of the Republic of China. In 1887, Chiang Zhongzheng was born in Fenghua, Zhejiang. In 1908, Chiang joined the Chinese Tongmenghui, participated in the Revolution of 1911 in 1911, and joined the Chinese Revolutionary Party in 1913. In 1918, Chiang served as director of the Operations Section of the General Headquarters of the Guangdong Army to Assist Fujian. In 1920, he served as chief of staff of the Second Army of the Guangdong Army and commander-in-chief of the former enemy. In 1922, Chiang served as chief of staff of the Second Army of the East Route Army against the Bandits. In 1926, the National Revolutionary Army launched its Northern Expedition, with Chiang serving as commander-in-chief. After the success of the Northern Expedition in 1928, Chiang successively served as Chairman of the National Government, President of the Executive Yuan, Chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government, etc., and served as the de facto supreme leader of China for a long time. In 1937, China's Anti-Japanese War broke out. Chiang Kai-shek led the Chinese military and civilians to resist Japanese aggression. In 1942, the Sino-Japanese War merged with World War II, and Chiang became the supreme commander of the Allied Powers' China Theater. After the war, Chiang promoted the convening of the National Constituent Assembly, formulated the Constitution of the Republic of China, and was elected as the first president of the Republic of China in 1948. However, he soon resigned due to the defeat of the second civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. The government of the Republic of China moved to Taiwan and was reinstated, ruling Taiwan until his death.