About Hsiao I-shan
Lived 1902 – 1978 (aged 76). Hsiao I-shan was a Chinese historian and sinologist.
Xiao Yishan (蕭一山, 7 May 1902 – 4 July 1978) was a modern Chinese historian.
Biography
Xiao Yishan entered Peking University in 1921, learned from the prominent scholar Liang Qichao. He later taught history of Qing Dynasty at Tsinghua University, Henan University, Northeastern University and Northwest University. In winter 1948, Xiao moved to Taiwan. General History of the Qing Dynasty is his masterpiece, in that book he promoted a historical view of nationalism.
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Who was Hsiao I-shan?
modern Chinese historian
When was Hsiao I-shan born?
Hsiao I-shan was born on 7 May 1902 in Xuzhou.
When did Hsiao I-shan die?
Hsiao I-shan died on 4 July 1978 in Taipei.
What was Hsiao I-shan's occupation?
Hsiao I-shan was a historian and sinologist.
What nationality was Hsiao I-shan?
Hsiao I-shan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hsiao I-shan. https://biography.guide/hsiao-i-shan/
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