Mao Zedong's Milestones
Birth
Mao Zedong was born in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China, to Mao Yichang and Wen Qimei.
Early education
Attended local primary school and later Dongshan School in Hunan.
Attended Hunan First Normal School
Studied at Hunan First Normal School, graduating as a teacher.
Founded New People's Study Society
Co-founded the New People's Study Society, promoting revolutionary ideas.
May Fourth Movement
Participated in the May Fourth Movement, inspiring his political activism.
Married Yang Kaihui
Married Yang Kaihui, with whom he had three children.
Joined Communist Party
Became a founding member of the Chinese Communist Party.
Led Autumn Harvest Uprising
Led the Autumn Harvest Uprising against the Kuomintang.
Long March
Led the Long March, securing his leadership in the Communist Party.
Married Jiang Qing
Married Jiang Qing, who later played a key role in the Cultural Revolution.
Proclaimed People's Republic
Proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
Great Leap Forward
Launched the Great Leap Forward, a campaign for rapid industrialization and collectivization.
Cultural Revolution
Initiated the Cultural Revolution, a decade of political upheaval and persecution.
Death
Mao Zedong died in Beijing, ending his controversial leadership.