About Cai Qirui
Lived 1913 – 2016 (aged 102). Cai Qirui was a Chinese chemist and politician.
Cai Qirui (; 7 January 1914 – 3 October 2016) was a Chinese chemist, educator and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was known as the founder of Chinese catalytic chemistry.
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Who was Cai Qirui?
Chinese chemist and politician (1913-2016)
When was Cai Qirui born?
Cai Qirui was born on 3 December 1913 in Tong'an District.
When did Cai Qirui die?
Cai Qirui died on 3 October 2016 in Xiamen.
What was Cai Qirui's occupation?
Cai Qirui was a chemist and politician.
What nationality was Cai Qirui?
Cai Qirui was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cai Qirui. https://biography.guide/cai-qirui/
MLA: "Cai Qirui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cai-qirui/.
Chicago: "Cai Qirui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cai-qirui/.
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