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Yuan Shikai (simplified Chinese: 袁世凯; traditional Chinese: 袁世凱; pinyin: Yuán Shìkǎi; 16 September 1859 – 6 June 1916) was a Chinese general and statesman who served as the second provisional president of the Republic of China, head of the Beiyang government from 1912 to 1916 and Emperor of China from 1915 to 1916.
- General, politician
- 1881–1916
Apr 16, 2024 · Yuan Shikai (born Sept. 16, 1859, Henan province, China—died June 6, 1916) was a Chinese army leader and reformist minister in the twilight of the Qing dynasty (until 1911) and then the first president of the Republic of China (1912–16). Yuan was from a landed military family of Xiangcheng in Henan province.
- Jerome Ch'en
Learn about Yuan Shikai, a prominent politician and militarist in China's modern history. He played a key role in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, but failed to restore the monarchy and unify the country.
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Yuan Shikai (Courtesy Weiting 慰亭; Pseudonym: Rong'an 容庵 Traditional Chinese: 袁世凱; Simplified Chinese: 袁世凯; Hanyu Pinyin: Yuán Shìkǎi; Wade-Giles: Yüan Shih-k'ai) (September 16, 1859 [1] – June 6, 1916) was a Chinese military official and politician during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.
Yuan Shikai (1859-1916, Wade-Giles: Yuan Shih-kai) was a high ranking Qing military commander and president of the first Chinese republic from 1912 to 1916. A military strongman rather than a political leader, Shikai’s attempt to revive the monarchy and install himself as emperor sounded the death knell for the republic.
1. Yuan Shikai was a Qing soldier and military commander. He served as commander of the New Army and the first president of the Chinese republic, from February 1912 until his death in 1916. 2. Shikai was a career soldier who oversaw the modernisation of the Beiyang army and enjoyed the loyalty of his officers and soldiers.
Learn about Yuan Shikai, the first official president of the Republic of China, who tried to restore imperial rule and built China's first railway. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this article with 10 facts and photos.
