6 June 1916Death of Shih-Kai YuanShih-Kai Yuan
Death of Shih-Kai Yuan, China plunges into chaos
Historical records for China in 1916, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Shih-Kai Yuan, China plunges into chaos
Participates in the revolt against Yuan Shih-kai
Appointed Governor of Fengtien Province, supported by the Japanese
Works within Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary movement during the renewed struggle against Yuan Shikai.
Appointed President of China
Returns to revolutionary activity as opposition to Yuan Shikai’s attempted monarchy succeeds and the monarchy collapses.
Appointed Vice President of China
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