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1914 in China

Explore 7 historical events and records for China in 1914.

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Historical records for China in 1914

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 7 of 7 unique records.

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January

11 January 1914

Constitution of China

Shikai, Yuan · President of China · Government / Government of China

Governs China without Parliament

11 January 1914

Constitution of China

Yuan, Shih-Kai · President of China · Government / Government of China

Dismisses Parliament & becomes a dictator

11 January 1914

Parliament

Yuan, Shih-Kai · President of China · Government / Government of China

Dismisses Parliament & becomes a dictator

January 1914

Dissolution of Parliament

Shikai, Yuan · Revolution / Revolution of China

Yuan closes Parliament

January 1914

Election

Shikai, Yuan · President of China · Revolution / Revolution of China

Appointed President of China for life by a council of his own selection

January 1914

President of China

Shikai, Yuan · President of China · Revolution / Revolution of China

Appointed President of China for life by a council of his own selection

Other events (month unknown)

1914

Restoration

Yuan, Shih-Kai · President of China · Government / Government of China

Attempts to restore the monarchy but is prevented by the foreign powers

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