Mao Zedong (1893–1976) was a Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which he governed as Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death. He is a controversial figure, admired by some for his role in establishing a unified, independent China and criticized by others for policies that led to economic turmoil and widespread famine.
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