6 Defining Moments in the Life of Jiang Qing
Jiang Qing was the wife of Mao Zedong and a significant political figure during the Cultural Revolution in China. She was a key member of the Gang of Four.
1939-11-20
1939-11-20
Marriage to Mao Zedong
Jiang Qing married Chinese leader Mao Zedong, becoming his fourth wife and gaining political influence.
personal
1966-05-16
1966-05-16
Cultural Revolution involvement
Became a prominent leader in the Cultural Revolution, heading efforts in arts and propaganda.
political
1969-04-01
1969-04-01
Role in Gang of Four
Gained leadership in the Gang of Four, a political faction that controlled aspects of the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution.
political
1976-10-06
1976-10-06
Downfall of the Gang of Four
Arrested along with other members of the Gang of Four shortly after Mao Zedong's death.
political
1981-01-25
1981-01-25
Trial and sentencing
Put on trial for crimes committed during the Cultural Revolution and sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment.
judicial
1991-05-14
1991-05-14
Death in prison
Committed suicide in prison, reportedly by hanging herself with a bedsheet.
personal
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Jiang Qing
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