Teng Daiyuan
Teng Daiyuan  | |
|---|---|
滕代远  | |
| Minister of Railways of the People's Republic of China | |
| In office September 1954 – January 1965  | |
| Premier | Zhou Enlai | 
| Preceded by | Position established | 
| Succeeded by | Lü Zhengcao | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1904 Mayang, Hunan, Qing China  | 
| Died | December 1, 1974 (aged 70) Beijing, China  | 
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party | 
| Alma mater | International Lenin School | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of China | 
| Branch/service | Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army Eighth Route Army People's Liberation Army  | 
| Years of service | 1928–1949 | 
| Rank | Lieutenant general | 
| Battles/wars | |
Teng Daiyuan (Chinese: 滕代远; November 2, 1904 – December 1, 1974) was a military leader of the People's Liberation Army, a senior leader of the Chinese Communist Party, and a politician of the People's Republic of China. After formation of the People's Republic of China, Teng served as the first Minister of Railways.