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Dao Shixun

1928 – 2017

Linguist and hereditary chieftain of the Dai people

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About Dao Shixun

Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88–89). Dao Shixun was a Chinese linguist and historian.

Chao Mom Kham Lue, Chinese name Dao Shixun (; September 1928 – October 1, 2017) was the last native chief of Sipsongpanna, and a professor of linguistics. He was born in Jinghong. He was the 28th Chao Phaen Din.

Publications Parlons lü: la langue taï des "douze mille rizières" du Yunnan History of the Zhaopanlings of Jinghong The influence of the Pali language of Dai

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2017
Occupation
Education
Yunnan University
Positions held
Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dao Shixun's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dao Shixun?

Linguist and hereditary chieftain of the Dai people

When was Dao Shixun born?

Dao Shixun was born on 1 September 1928.

When did Dao Shixun die?

Dao Shixun died in 2017.

What was Dao Shixun's occupation?

Dao Shixun was a linguist and historian.

What nationality was Dao Shixun?

Dao Shixun was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dao Shixun

· Wikidata: Q1788939

· DBpedia: Dao Shixun

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