Leader of the People’s Republic of China from 1978 to 1992 who is best known for his involvement in the 1989 massacre in Tiananmen Square. He is credited with helping China become one of the fastest growing economies during the end of the 20th century.
He participated in a French work-study program.
Though he worked under him his economic policies were very different than Mao Zedong’s and when the latter died he led his country towards a market economy.
He was married three times; his third wife, Zhuo Lin, married him in 1939 in Mao’s cave dwelling.
Jiang Zemin was his successor.
Deng Xiaoping Age
How old is Deng Xiaoping? He was born in 1904, he was 120 years old at the time of his death.
Deng Xiaoping Height & Weight
How tall was Deng Xiaoping? He stood 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall.
No weight data is available right now.
Deng Xiaoping Wiki
Famous as | World Leader |
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Age | 120 years old |
Birthday | August 22, 1904 |
Birthplace | Guang'an, China |
Date of Death | February 19, 1997 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Height | approx. 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
Weight | N/A |
Net Worth | N/A |
Quotes by Deng Xiaoping
Seek truth from facts.
— Deng Xiaoping
The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.
— Deng Xiaoping
Young leading cadres have risen up by helicopter. They should really rise step by step.
— Deng Xiaoping
Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead – but aim to do something big.
— Deng Xiaoping
To get rich is glorious.
— Deng Xiaoping