Anqing
Anqing ranks 16,430th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Argun, Chechen Republic, Azuga, and Yuhang District. Memorable people born in Anqing include Chen Duxiu. Anqing has been the birth place of many politicians. Anqing is located in China.
Anqing is a prefecture-level city in the southwest of Anhui province, People's Republic of China. Its population was 4,165,284 as of the 2020 census, with 804,493 living in the built-up area made up of three urban districts. Anqing is famous as the birthplace of Chen Duxiu, one of the founding fathers of the Chinese Communist Party, who served as the first General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 1921 to 1928. Huangmei opera, a renowned Chinese opera style, originated in the city of Anqing. This captivating art form gained immense popularity since the 1950s, largely attributed to the exceptional talents of local actors and actresses from Anqing. Huangmei opera is a significant cultural treasure that defines the rich heritage of the city of Anqing. Read more on Wikipedia
In 1879, Anqing was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Chen Duxiu.
People Born in Anqing
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Most individuals born in present day Anqing were politicians (1), while most who died were .
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Anqing since 1700.
