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May 04, 1916 Xin County, Henan, China Died on 08 May 2011 (aged 95)
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About Li Desheng
- Li Desheng (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Li Désheng; Wade–Giles: Li Te-sheng; 4 May 1916 – 8 May 2011) was a general in the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
- He was born in Xin County, Henan, China, an area now known as the "Cradle of Generals" for the large number of senior military officers born in the region.
- He joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army at the age of 14, in 1930, the Communist Youth League in 1931, and the Communist Party of China a year later.
- He attained the rank of Major General in 1955, and General in 1988.
- The patterns of Li's advancement suggest that he was mentored by Chen Xilian, and that he was closely aligned with You Taizhong.
- Li Desheng served on the politburo from 1969–1985, one of the most turbulent periods of the People's Republic.
- He died in Beijing on 8 May 2011.
