Dr. Sun Yat-sen
ž Known as the “Father of the Chinese Revolution” or “Father of Modern China” ž Wanted China to become a democracy­ rule by the people ž Ideas called the “Three Principles of the People” — Nationalism — Democracy — Livelihood ž Became first president of China in 1911 — 1912 a warlord took power (General Yuan) ž Sun formed the Nationalist Party ž Died in 1925