Chen Cheng
(1897-1965)

Chinese politician and soldier (1897–1965) – Chen Cheng was born in Qingtian (Mountainous county in Zhejiang, China) on January 4th, 1897 and died in Taipei (Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan) on March 5th, 1965 at the age of 68. Today Chen Cheng would be 127 years old.

Age

how old was Chen Cheng when he died?

Chen Cheng died in 1965 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 4th, 1897 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Qingtian Mountainous county in Zhejiang, China
Death Date	March 5th, 1965 (Friday)
Death place	Taipei Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Chen Cheng

Birthday

When was Chen Cheng born?

Chen Cheng was born on January 4th, 1897.

Death

When did Chen Cheng die?

Chen Cheng died on March 5th, 1965 at the age of 68 in Taipei (Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan). Today Chen Cheng would be 127 years old.