Cheng Changgeng, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Cheng Changgeng

Date of Birth: 22-Nov-1811

Place of Birth: Qianshan, Anhui, China

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1880

Profession: singer

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Cheng Changgeng

  • Cheng Changgeng (22 November 1811 – 24 January 1880) was a Qing dynasty Hui opera and Peking opera artist based in Beijing, who specialized in laosheng roles, or old gentlemen.
  • Sometimes called the "Father of Peking Opera", he was the leader of the Three Celebrations Company (???) as well as the leader of the actor's guild in Beijing.
  • He was from Qianshan, Anhui. His disciple Tan Xinpei was also a famous Peking opera performer.

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