Wang Shiying Explained

Wang Shiying
Office:Governor of Shanxi
Order:5th
Predecessor:Pei Lisheng
Successor:Wei Heng
Birth Date:13 November 1905
Birth Place:Dufu Village, Hongtong County, Shanxi
Death Place:Beijing
Party:Chinese Communist Party
Spouse:Li Guoyi
Children:1 son
Alma Mater:Whampoa Military Academy
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Serviceyears:1925-1949

Wang Shiying (November 13, 1905 – March 26, 1968) was a People's Republic of China politician. He was born in Hongtong County, Linfen, Shanxi. He was a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy. He participated in the Northern Expedition, Second Sino-Japanese War and Chinese Civil War. He was a delegate to the 1st National People's Congress and 2nd National People's Congress. He was governor of his home province.

He was interrogated by radical elements during the Cultural Revolution and died during the struggle in 1968.