Geom. mean estimate[1] Lowest estimate Highest estimate Event Location From To Notes 7006473286400000000♠4,732,864 7005800000000000000♠800,000 7007280000000000000♠28,000,000 Landlord Classicide under Mao Zedong People's Republic of China 1946 1949 [229] Millions of landlords were murdered during land reforms before the formation of the People's Republic of China because they were seen as class enemies.