Wen Qimei

(1867–1919)

BIRTH

1867

PLACE

Xiangxiang, Hunan, China

NAME

Wen Suqin

DEATH

October 5, 1919

PLACE

Shaoshanchong, Shaoshan, Hunan, China

FAMILY

HUSBAND

Mao Yichang

(1870–1920)

RELIGIOUS VIEWS

BUDDHIST

DENOMINATION NOT DOCUMENTED

MEMBERSHIPS

AWARDS

Wen Qimei, also called Wen Suqin, was Mao Zedong’s mother. “Qimei” means “Seventh Sister” and reflects a family naming practice.

Biographical accounts describe her as a devout Buddhist who introduced her son to Buddhist worship.

Died after an illness involving inflammation of the neck worsened following treatment in Changsha.

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