Former Residence of Wang Zhen explained

Former Residence of Wang Zhen
Native Name:王震故居
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Hunan#China
Building Type:Traditional folk houses
Location:Beisheng, Liuyang, Hunan
Location Country:China
Coordinates:28.249°N 113.426°W
Opened Date:2007
Renovation Date:2007
Owner:Government of Liuyang
Floor Area:5000m2
Unit Count:-->

The Former Residence of Wang Zhen or Wang Zhen's Former Residence was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911). It is located in Mazhan Village of Beisheng Town in Liuyang, Hunan, China.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The building was the birthplace and childhood home of Wang Zhen, who was one of the Eight Elders of the Chinese Communist Party.

History

In 1908, Wang Zhen was born here.[1]

In 1940, the building was washed away by the flood.[1]

In 2007, the local government rebuilt it.[1]

In 2008, it was listed as a municipality protected historic site and patriotism education bases by the Changsha Municipal People's Government.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.lyrb.com.cn/html/net/201009/091701.html 王震故居
  2. Web site: 王震故居有群义务讲解员 . 2014-09-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040733/http://www.lyrb.com.cn/html/news/focus/2010/1/1017923427861.html . 2016-03-04 . dead .
  3. Web site: 【党旗飘飘】王震故里:昔日烈士乡今日富足地 . 2014-09-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903162733/http://news.changsha.cn/cs/1/201106/t20110619_1265127.htm . 2014-09-03 . dead .
  4. http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2008-02-22/075913455457s.shtml 浏阳将隆重纪念王震诞辰百年
  5. http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2008-04-12/085313725790s.shtml 纪念王震将军诞辰100周年