He Zizhen
- Born:
- September 28, 1910, Yongxin County, Jiangxi Province, China
- Died:
- April 19, 1984, Shanghai, China
- Nationality:
- Chinese
- Profession(s):
- Revolutionary, Political Figure
Early Life and Education
- Joined the Communist Youth League in 1925.
- Joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1926.
- Received some education but details are limited.
Career and Major Achievements
- Participated in the Jinggang Mountains revolutionary base.
- Married Mao Zedong in 1928.
- Active in guerilla warfare and revolutionary activities during the Chinese Civil War.
- Suffered injuries during the Long March.
- Worked in a Soviet sanatorium in the late 1930s after leaving China.
- Returned to China after the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- Held various political positions, including membership in the CPPCC (Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference).
Notable Works
- No major publications attributed solely to He Zizhen. Her primary contribution was her active participation in the Chinese Revolution.
Legacy and Impact
While an independent "He Zizhen biography" is relatively rare, He Zizhen is best known for being a key figure in the Chinese Revolution and the former wife of Mao Zedong. She remains a significant figure in the history of the Chinese Communist Party.