Lin Zhao

Lin Zhao (Chinese: 林昭; December 16, 1932 – April 29, 1968), born Peng Lingzhao (彭令昭), was a prominent dissident who was imprisoned and later executed by the People's Republic of China during the Cultural Revolution for her criticism of Mao Zedong's policies.

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Lin Zhao
Alias (AKA)Peng Lingzhao
Birth dateDecember 16, 1932
Birth namePeng Lingzhao
Birth place
China , Suzhou
cause of death
Execution by firing squad
Date of deathApril 29, 1968
Place of death
Shanghai
Education
Peking University

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  1. http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives/acquisitions/28945