Li Youyuan
Li Youyuan ( Chinese 李有源 , Pinyin Lǐ Yǒuyuán , * 1903 in Jiazhou , today's Jia District ; † 1955 ) is the author of the text of the Chinese propaganda song "Dong fang hong" - " The east is red ".
He was a simple farmer and wrote the song in 1942. He was inspired by a folk song from Shaanxi Province .
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| SURNAME | Li, Youyuan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese farmer and author of the text of the propaganda song Dong fang hong |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1903 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Jiazhou |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1955 |