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Hou Xianglin

1912 – 2008

Chinese chemist

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About Hou Xianglin

Lived 1912 – 2008 (aged 96). Hou Xianglin was a Chinese chemist.

Hou Xianglin (; April 4, 1912 – December 8, 2008 ) was a Chinese chemist. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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Important facts

Born

4 April 1912, Shantou

Birth century

20th century

Died

8 December 2008, Beijing

Occupation

Chemist

Nationality

People's Republic of China

Education

Yenching University, Carnegie Institute of Technology

Positions held

Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Awards

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

Also known as

Xianglin Hou

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hou Xianglin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hou Xianglin?

Chinese chemist (1912-2008)

When was Hou Xianglin born?

Hou Xianglin was born on 4 April 1912 in Shantou.

When did Hou Xianglin die?

Hou Xianglin died on 8 December 2008 in Beijing.

What was Hou Xianglin's occupation?

Hou Xianglin was a chemist.

What nationality was Hou Xianglin?

Hou Xianglin was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hou Xianglin

· Wikidata: Q10887355

· DBpedia: Hou Xianglin

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