Boxer Suppression
Replaces Yuxian and moves against Boxers in Shandong.
Role range: 1899-1901 – 1899-1901
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Yuan Shikai Biography and Timeline
Follow Yuan Shikai through 16 dated historical records for China.
Yuan Shikai, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
16Distinct records
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1899–1914Years on this page
1899
1900
Southeast Mutual Protection
Keeps Shandong out of the court's war against foreigners.
Role range: 1900-1901 – 1899-1901
1911
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of China after the Assembly is recalled
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of China after the Assembly is recalled
1913
Assassination of Chiaojen Sung
Has Sung Chiao-jen assassinated, provokes the Chinese 2nd Revolution
Declaration of War
The Chinese 2nd Revolution breaks out
Capture of Nangking
Yuans forces capture Nangking from the Nationalist Kuomingtang
President of China
Appointed President of the Republic of China
Kuomingtang
Outlaws the Kuomindang Party
Independence of China
Declaration by Russia & China of Outer Mongolian autonomy under Chinese suzerainty. China recognizes the autonomy of Outer Mongolia
Independence of Mongolia
Declaration by Russia & China of Outer Mongolian autonomy under Chinese suzerainty. China recognizes the autonomy of Outer Mongolia
Rule of Mongolia
Declaration by Russia & China of Outer Mongolian autonomy under Chinese suzerainty
1914
Constitution of China
Governs China without Parliament
Dissolution of Parliament
Yuan closes Parliament
Election
Appointed President of China for life by a council of his own selection
President of China
Appointed President of China for life by a council of his own selection
Records, sources and methodology
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