Lee Teng-hui

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Lee Teng-hui (born 15 January 1923) sometimes called the father of Taiwan’s democracy is a politician of the Republic of China (commonly known as Taiwan). He was the President of the Republic of China and Chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) from 1988 to 2000. He presided over major advancements in democratic reforms including his own re-election which marked the first direct presidential election for Taiwan.

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active years end date

1978-06-01, 1981-12-05, 1984-05-20, 1988-01-13, 1988-07-27, 2000-03-24, 2000-05-20

active years start date

1972-06-01, 1978-06-09, 1981-12-05, 1984-05-20, 1988-01-13, 1988-07-27

alma mater

Iowa State University, National Taiwan University, Cornell University

birth date

1923-01-15

birth place

Taihoku Prefecture, Taiwan under Japanese rule, Sanzhi District, Empire of Japan, New Taipei City

nationality

Taiwan

order in office

Minister without portfolio, Vice President of the Republic of China, President of the Republic of China, Governor of Taiwan Province, Chairman of the Kuomintang, Mayor of Taipei

other party

Communist Party of China, Kuomintang

party

Independent (politician)

president

Chiang Ching-kuo

religion

Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

successor

Chen Shui-bian, Li Yuan-tsu, Chiu Chuang-huan, Lien Chan, Shao_En-hsin

vice president

Li Yuan-tsu, Lien Chan