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Chien Wei-zang

1912 – 2010

Chinese scientist

Mathematician Politician Physicist

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About Chien Wei-zang

Lived 1912 – 2010 (aged 97). Chien Wei-zang was a Chinese mathematician, politician and physicist.

Awards and honors

In 1965 and 1982, he won the State Natural Science Award (Second Class) twice.

Asteroid 283279 Qianweichang, discovered by the PMO NEO Survey Program at Purple Mountain in 2007, was named in his memory.

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Important facts

Born

9 October 1912, Wuxi

Birth century

20th century

Died

30 July 2010, Shanghai

Occupation

Mathematician, politician, Physicist

Nationality

People's Republic of China, Republic of China

Education

Tsinghua University, University of Toronto

Positions held

Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, National People's Congress deputy

Employers

Peking University, Tsinghua University

Awards

HLHL Science and Technology Achievement Award; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Also known as

Qian Weichang

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Chien Wei-zang's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Chien Wei-zang?

Chinese scientist (1912-2010)

When was Chien Wei-zang born?

Chien Wei-zang was born on 9 October 1912 in Wuxi.

When did Chien Wei-zang die?

Chien Wei-zang died on 30 July 2010 in Shanghai.

What was Chien Wei-zang's occupation?

Chien Wei-zang was a mathematician, politician and physicist.

What nationality was Chien Wei-zang?

Chien Wei-zang was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chien Wei-zang

· Wikidata: Q3755285

· DBpedia: Qian Weichang

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