Zeng Junchen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zeng Junchen

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1888

Place of Birth: Sichuan, China

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1964

Nationality: China

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Zeng Junchen (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Zeng Jùnchén; 6 September 1888 – 6 July 1964), courtesy name Yun'an (Chinese: ??; pinyin: Yún'an), art name Zhengran (Chinese: ??; pinyin: Zhèngrán), was a Chinese businessman and opium kingpin from Sichuan.
Starting off as a restaurateur and salt merchant, he then became a kingpin and amassed a fortune in some four years of dealing with opium.
He was often referred to as China's "King of Opium".
Zeng was also a philanthropist and donated large sums to charities and schools.
He died in July 1964, aged 76, in Chongqing.
Zeng's former residence in Shapingba District is now listed as a local monument.