Chen Cuifen

Chen Cuifen (1873–1960)[1] was born in Hong Kong as a fourth child. She was regarded as the “Forgotten revolutionary female” and "The first revolution partner" of Sun Yat-sen. Before marrying Soong Ching-ling, Sun Yat-sen had a 20 year-relationship with Chen Cuifen. In the "Sun Genealogy", she was called "Sun Yat-sen's concubine."

They met in 1892, then fell in love. She made many contributions to the revolution. She lived with Sun in Japan. She acted as Sun's wife to the outside world, and helped the secret activities of the revolution.

After the establishment of the Republic, she settled in Malaya alone.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "孙中山红颜知己陈粹芬：颇有女中豪杰气概(图)_读书_腾讯网". Book.qq.com. 2012-01-17. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  2. ↑ 金雨, ed. (2011-09-01). "一位不该被历史遗忘的"红颜"——陈粹芬". China Radio International (in Chinese). People's Republic of China. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
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