Yao Wenyuan

Yao Wenyuan
Born	(1931-01-12)January 12, 1931 Zhuji, Zhejiang, Republic of China
Died	December 23, 2005(2005-12-23) (aged 74) Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Occupation	Politician
Known for	Gang of Four

Yao Wenyuan (January 12, 1931 – December 23, 2005) was a Chinese literary critic, politician, and member of the Gang of Four during China's Cultural Revolution.