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China’s pro-democracy activist Liu Xiaobo dies

1955: Born December 28, in city of Changchun, Jilin province, China

1977-84: Studies literature at Jilin and then Beijing Normal University, where he later becomes professor

1987: Publishes first of several books on philosophy – becomes best-seller

1988: Visiting scholar at universities in Oslo, Hawaii and New York

1989: Jailed for 20 months for his role in pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square that were crushed by armed troops

1996: Sentenced to three years in labour camp after criticising China’s one-party political system. Marries Liu Xia

2009: Jailed for 11 years for “inciting subversion of state power” for his role in Charter 08 movement – manifesto calling for new constitution, independent judiciary and freedom of expression

2010: Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Jun 26, 2017: Released from prison on medical parole after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer

Jul 13: Liu Xiaobo dies in hospital in north-eastern China at age 61

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