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Li Dazhao 李大釗 | |
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| Born | 1889-10-29 Laoting, Zhili (later renamed Hebei) Province, Qing Dynasty |
| Died | 1927-04-28 Peking, Republic of China |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Nationality | Han Chinese |
| Political orientation | Marxism–Leninism |
Li Dazhao, also known by his pseudonym (hao) Shouchang, was an intellectual who contributed to allying the Kuomintang with the Communist Party of China.[1]
History
Early Life
Li Dazhao was born in Laoting.
In the summer of 1913, Li Dazhao graduated from Tianjin Beiyang Institute of Law and Politics; in the winter of the same year, he moved to Japan and studied in Tokyo Waseda University, pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in political economics.[1]
In May of 1916, he dropped out of school and returned home to protest against Yuan Shikai’s restoration of the monarchy. At the end of 1917, Li Dazhao started to work in Peking University.[1] He replaced Zhang Shizhao and became the director of Peking University Library in January, 1918. From July 1920, he had served as the director as well as a professor, teaching in departments of politics, history, and so on.
Acceptance of Marxism‐Leninism
After the October Revolution, Li Dazhao accepted and disseminated Marxism–Leninism.[1]
Communist Party of China
He co-founded the Communist Party of China along with Chen Duxiu in 1921. Inspired young revolutionaries such as Mao Zedong in his actions.[2]
Death
On April 28th 1927[2], Li Dazhao was arrested and then killed by Zhang Zuolin.