Chiang Fang-liang

Political Wife

Birthday May 15, 1916

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Belarus

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2004 (88)

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About

Wife of President Chiang Ching-kuo who served as First Lady of the Republic of China in Taiwan from 1978 to 1988. Due to her lack of formal education and her husband's desire to keep her out of politics, she rarely performed the duties traditionally assigned to First Ladies.

Before Fame

She was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her older sister.

Trivia

She met her husband while working at the Ural Heavy Machinery Plant, where he was her boss.

Family Life

She was survived by her daughter Amy Hsiao-Chang.

Associated With

She and American Firsty Lady Elizabeth Monroe were both the wives of prominent world leaders.