1887–1975
Chiang Kai-shek
Chinese politician, military leader, and President of the ROC
87years old at death
31,932days lived
87%of the people on this site died younger
Chiang Kai-shek was born on 31 October 1887 and died on 5 April 1975, aged 87 years and 156 days. That is 31,932 days in all.
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