Zhou Enlai

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1. When was Zhou Enlai born?March 5, 1898
2. When did Zhou Enlai die?January 8, 1976 (age 77)
3. Where was Zhou Enlai born?Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
4. What is the career?Revolutionary, political strategist, diplomat, Foreign Minister (1958-1976), Prime Minister (1949-1976)
5. What was Zhou Enlai's role in China?Zhou Enlai was the first Prime Minister of China and helped build the new government after 1949.
6. Why did Zhou Enlai study in France and Germany?He studied there to learn about Marxist ideas and to help Chinese students abroad.

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