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Elizabeth Wong

b. 1937

Novelist, politician

Politician Justice of the peace Novelist
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About Elizabeth Wong

Born 1937. Elizabeth Wong is a New Zealand politician, justice of the peace, novelist and st. Paul's Co-educational College.

Elizabeth "Libby" Wong Chien Chi-lien (; Chien) is a former civil servant and politician from Hong Kong, born in Shanghai, China. Wong is an alumna of Diocesan Girls' Junior School and Diocesan Girls' School. She holds New Zealand citizenship, and is currently residing in Sydney. She is now a popular fiction writer. Her novels in English and Chinese are Rainbow City and its sequel Flower Mountain. Elizabeth's husband is third generation Chinese New Zealanders, Elizabeth settled in Australia some years ago.

Wong served in the Hong Kong Government as the Director of Social Welfare from March 1987 to February 1990, and Secretary for Health and Welfare from February 1990 to 1994. She was a member of the Legislative Council from 1995 to 1997. In 1997, she quit politics to write.

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Important facts

Born
15 September 1937
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, justice of the peace, novelist, St. Paul's Co-educational College
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
University of Hong Kong
Positions held
Justice of the peace
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Elizabeth Wong?

novelist, politician

When was Elizabeth Wong born?

Elizabeth Wong was born on 15 September 1937.

What is Elizabeth Wong's occupation?

Elizabeth Wong is a politician, justice of the peace, novelist and st. Paul's Co-educational College.

What nationality is Elizabeth Wong?

Elizabeth Wong is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Wong

· Wikidata: Q5363743

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Wong (author)

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