Biography
After years of failed risings, Sun’s movement benefited from the Wuchang uprising of 1911. A republic was proclaimed at Nanjing. Power soon passed to military strongmen.
Asia · 1900–1950
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Primary revolution
Sun Yat-sen
Xinhai Revolution
Organizer of the alliance that ended imperial rule in China.
Life
1866–1925
1866–1925
Place
Nanjing, China
Nanjing, China
Years
1911–1912
1911–1912
Map
32.0603, 118.7969
32.0603, 118.7969
Revolution
Theme. Republicanism · End of empire
Key figures. Huang Xing, Yuan Shikai
Outcome. Abdication of the Qing dynasty and proclamation of the Republic of China.
Casualties. The 1911 fighting was limited compared with the civil wars that followed.
Influence. Claimed as a founding figure by later Chinese governments.