Lee Tien-yu (Chinese: 李天羽; pinyin: Lǐ Tiānyǔ; Wade–Giles: Li T'ien-yü; 23 May 1946 – 12 December 2024) was a ROC Air Force general and defense minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan).[1] He took office after the new premier, Chang, was inaugurated.[2] Lee died of pneumonia complications at the Tri-Service General Hospital on 12 December 2024, at the age of 78.[3][4]
Lee Tien-yu | |
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李天羽 | |
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| Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2007 – 24 February 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Jye |
| Succeeded by | Michael Tsai |
| Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of China Armed Forces | |
| In office 20 May 2004 – 31 January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Jye |
| Succeeded by | Huo Shou-yeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1946 Shandong, China |
| Died | 12 December 2024 (aged 78) Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
References
edit- ^ "Defense chief quits over arms dispute". Taipei Times. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ^ "Taiwan's new premier appoints ex-military chief as defense minister". The China Post. 18 May 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ^ "Former defense minister Lee Tien-yu passes away". Taipei Times. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Yang, Yao-ju; Chao, Yen-hsiang; Hou, Elaine (13 December 2024). "Former Defense Minister Lee Tien-yu dies at 79". Central News Agency. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
According to Taiwan's military and media reports, Lee died from pneumonia and other complications at the Tri-Service General Hospital in Taipei Thursday morning.
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