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Hu Shih

(1891–1962) Diplomat Republic of China

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Hu Shih was a diplomat from the Republic of China, best known for Bai hua wen xue shi.

Quick Facts About Hu Shih

Born
December 17, 1891
Died
February 24, 1962
Nationality
Republic of China
Profession
Diplomat
Notable works
Bai hua wen xue shi
Known for
A Preliminary Discussion of Literature Reform, An Outline History of Chinese Philosophy, History of Vernacular Literature

About Hu Shih

Hu Shih was a Chinese academic, writer, diplomat, and politician. Hu contributed to Chinese liberalism and language reform, and was a leading advocate for the use of written vernacular Chinese. He participated in the May Fourth Movement and China's New Culture Movement. He was a president of Peking University and Academia Sinica.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

honorary doctor of the Ohio State University honorary doctorate from Princeton University Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto honorary doctorate from the McGill University honorary doctor of State University of New York Messenger Lectures honorary doctor of Harvard University honorary doctorate from Brown University
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