Yin Changheng

Yin Changheng
尹昌衡
Yin Changheng between 1912-1928
Born(1884-07-11)July 11, 1884
Peng District, Sichuan, Qing Empire
DiedMay 26, 1953(1953-05-26) (aged 68)
Xichang, Xikang, China
Allegiance Qing Dynasty
Republic of China

Yin Changheng (Chinese: 尹昌衡; pinyin: Yǐn Chānghéng; Wade–Giles: Yin Ch'ang-heng; July 11, 1884 – May 26, 1953) was a military leader in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. He was a member of the Tongmenghui, and on the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution he became one of the leaders of the revolutionary army in Sichuan. He was the first Military Governor of Sichuan Province and one of the founders of the Sichuan Army (Sichuan Clique). His former name was Changyi (昌儀). Courtesy name was Shuo Quan (碩権). He was born in Peng District, Sichuan.