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MAO ZEDONG

Chinese legendary mortal

Also known as Chairman Mao, Mao Tse-Tung

Chairman Mao (1893-1976), Founder and Chairman of the Communist Party of China, Leader of the Glorious People's Revoluti

You may ask what he’s doing in our Holy Database. To which we answer: towards the end of his life, Mao wielded absolute power and was worshiped as a God. Therefore he it can be claimed that he was a God. Like it or not!

Whatever your politics, it must be admitted that Mao was a remarkable man who practically built modern China out of nothing. Such a shame the power went to his head, causing monstrosities like the Cultural Revolution (see also Li Si), in which China’s 5,000 year-old heart was practically cut out.

Mao’s Mandate of Heaven was swiftly whisked away after that one.

Mao Zedong Facts and Figures

Name: Mao Zedong
Pronunciation: Maow Dzuh Dorng
Alternative names: Chairman Mao, Mao Tse-Tung

Gender: Male
Type: legendary mortal
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NOT OKAY, be careful
Popularity index: 4561

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Article last revised on April 18, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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