Politics · October 10, 1911

Xinhai Revolution

115 years ago · Qing dynasty

115th anniversary

The 1911 Revolution, also known as the Xinhai Revolution or Hsinhai Revolution, culminated in the end of China's last imperial dynasty, the Qing dynasty, and led to the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC). The revolution was the culmination of a decade of agitation, revolts, and uprisings.

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The 116th anniversary falls on October 10, 2027.

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Fridtjof Nansen1861–1930

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Harold Pinter1930–2008

Harold Pinter

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Claude Simon1913–2005

Claude Simon

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Naoto Kanb. 1946

Naoto Kan

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