Liu Xiaobo
F- Birthday
- December 28, 1955
- Age
- 70
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $0M
About
Liu Xiaobo was a Chinese literary critic, human rights activist, and philosopher known for his advocacy for political reforms and an end to one-party rule in China. He was repeatedly arrested for his activism and was considered China's most prominent dissident. Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.
Career Timeline
Tiananmen Square Protests
Participates in the Tiananmen Square protests.
Sentenced to Re-education
Sentenced to a re-education camp for his activism.
Charter 08 Arrest
Arrested for co-authoring Charter 08, a call for democratic reforms.
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned.
Death in Custody
Dies in custody while still imprisoned, becoming a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism.
