Teng Daiyuan (Chinese: 滕代远; November 2, 1904 – December 1, 1974) was a military leader of the People's Liberation Army, a senior leader of the Chinese Communist Party, and a politician of the People's Republic of China.
Teng Daiyuan | |
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滕代远 | |
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| Minister of Railways of the People's Republic of China | |
| In office September 1954 – January 1965 | |
| Premier | Zhou Enlai |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lü Zhengcao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1904 Mayang, Hunan, Qing China |
| Died | December 1, 1974 (aged 70) Beijing, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | International Lenin School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  People's Republic of China |
| Branch/service |  People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1928–1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | |
Teng belonged to Miao people and was born in Mayang, Hunan.[citation needed]
After formation of the People's Republic of China, Teng served as the first Minister of Railways. He was persecuted in the Cultural Revolution and died on December 1, 1974, in Beijing, at the age of 70.[citation needed]
Teng was the founder of railway infrastructure and the railway army of the PRC.[citation needed]