Lin Biao (pinyin: Lín Biāo; Wade–Giles: Lin Piao; IPA: [lǐn pjáu]; December 5, 1907 – September 13, 1971) wis a Marshal o the Fowkrepublic o Cheenae who wis pivotal in the communist victory in the Cheenese Ceevil War, especially in Northeastren Cheenae.


Lin Biao
林彪
Marshal Lin Biao
First-rankin Vice Premier o the Fowkrepublic o Cheenae
In office
December 21, 1964 – September 13, 1971
PremierZhou Enlai
Precedit biChen Yun
Succeedit biDeng Xiaoping
Vice Chairman o the Communist Pairty o Cheenae
In office
Mey 25, 1958 – September 13, 1971
ChairmanMao Zedong
Vice Premier o the Fowkrepublic o Cheenae
In office
15 September 1954 – 13 September 1971
PremierZhou Enlai
Meenister o Naitional Defense
In office
17 September 1959 – 13 September 1971
PremierZhou Enlai
Precedit biPeng Dehuai
Succeedit biYe Jianying
Personal details
Born5 December 1907(1907-12-05)
Huanggang, Hubei, Qing Empire
Dee'd13 September 1971(1971-09-13) (aged 63)
Öndörkhaan, Mongolie
Poleetical pairtyCommunist Pairty o Cheenae
Spoose(s)Zhang Mei
Ye Qun
BairnsLin Liguo (son)
Lin Liheng (dauchter)
Alma materWhampoa Militar Academy
Awairds
Militar service
Years o service1925-1971