Peng Zhen Politician

Peng Zhen (pronounced [pʰə̌ŋ tʂə́n]; October 12, 1902 – April 26, 1997) was a leading member of the Communist Party of China. He led the party organization in Beijing following the victory of the Communists in the Chinese Civil War in 1949, but was purged during the Cultural Revolution for opposing Mao's views on the role of literature in relation to the state. He was rehabilitated under Deng Xiaoping in 1982 along with other 'wrongly accused' officials, and became the inaugural head of the CPC Central Political and Legislative Committee.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 12, 1902
Birth place	Qing dynasty , Linfen , Shanxi , Houma Shanxi
Nationality	China
Date of death	April 26, 1997
Place of death	China , Beijing
Spouse	Zhang Jieqing