Lin Sen

Lin Sen (1868–1943) was a Chinese politician who served as chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China from 1931 until his death.

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Chiang Kai-shek: A Chinese Nationalist military and political leader who headed the Republic of China government for much of the mid-20th century. As the Nationalist leader, he held executive power while Lin Sen occupied the chairmanship.
Tongmenghui: A revolutionary alliance founded in 1905 to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republic in China. Lin joined this alliance, linking his early activism to the movement that toppled the Qing.
National Government of the Republic of China: The governing authority established by the Kuomintang that ruled the Republic of China from 1925. Lin held its chairmanship from 1931 to 1943, largely as a symbol of national continuity.
Lin Sen's state funeral: The 1943 state funeral held in Chongqing for Lin Sen, chairman of the National Government. The ceremony honored the deceased chairman and publicly affirmed the government's continuity.
Sun Yat-sen: A Chinese revolutionary and political leader who helped establish the Republic of China in 1912. Lin Sen joined Sun's revolutionary movement and served the republic Sun helped found.
Xinhai Revolution: The 1911 revolution that ended Qing rule and led to the establishment of the Republic of China. The revolution created the republic in which Lin later held its ceremonial chairmanship.
Chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China: The senior state office at the head of the National Government of the Republic of China before its 1948 constitutional reorganization. Lin's defining office carried prestige, while day-to-day executive power rested chiefly with other leaders.
Republic of China Armed Forces: The military forces of the Republic of China, including the National Revolutionary Army during the mainland period. The government Lin represented relied on these forces in its wartime struggle against Japan.
Wang Jingwei: A Chinese revolutionary and politician who later led a Japanese-backed government during the Second Sino-Japanese War. His wartime collaborationist government challenged the legitimacy of the National Government Lin chaired.
Wuchang Uprising: An October 1911 military revolt in Wuchang that triggered the Xinhai Revolution. Lin was in Sichuan during the uprising and supported the revolutionary movement there.