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Also Known As Rong’an • Yüan Shih-k’ai • Weiting
Born September 16, 1859 • China
Died June 6, 1916 (aged 56)
Title / Office president (1912-1916), China

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Yuan Shikai standing in military uniform with decorative shoulder epaulettes, wearing a round hat and looking directly at the camera.
Yuan Shikai wearing a military uniform with medals and a feathered hat, facing forward in a formal portrait.
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