Yan Xishan

Yan Xishan (IPA: [jɛ̌n ɕǐʂán]; born October 8th, 1883) is a prominent Chinese warlord residing prominently in the province of Shanxi. His rise to power started in 1911 when he was one of the few daring officers to actively rebel against the Qing in his home province. For this role, he was rewarded with governorship of the province, and he has held regional power since then.
Yan is most well known for his modernization and developments in what was previously considered one of the most underdeveloped provinces in all of China. For these actions, his province and style of leadership earned the title "The Model Province". In addition, Yan and his clique is also know for the Shanxi Arsenal which has been responsible for a majority of domestically made Chinese firearms and canons.
Category:Chinese figures