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Huang Xianfan

1899 – 1982

Chinese historian, ethnologist and educator

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About Huang Xianfan

Lived 1899 – 1982 (aged 82). Huang Xianfan was a Chinese anthropologist, historian, ethnologist, folklorist, educator and university teacher, known for Father, Leader and School.

Huang Xianfan (Zhuang: ; ; November 13, 1899 – January 18, 1982) was a Zhuang Chinese historian, ethnologist and educator.

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Important facts

Born

13 November 1899, Fusui County

Birth century

19th century

Died

18 January 1982, Guilin

Occupation

Anthropologist, historian, ethnologist, folklorist, educator, university teacher

Nationality

People's Republic of China, Qing dynasty

Known for

Father, Leader, School

Education

Beijing Normal University, University of Tokyo, Tokyo Imperial University

Positions held

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

Employers

Sun Yat-sen University

Also known as

Vangz Yenfanh, Huáng Xiànfán, Huáng Hsiènfán, Huang Hsienfan

Family & relationships

Spouse

Teacher

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Huang Xianfan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Huang Xianfan?

Chinese historian, ethnologist and educator (1899-1982)

When was Huang Xianfan born?

Huang Xianfan was born on 13 November 1899 in Fusui County.

When did Huang Xianfan die?

Huang Xianfan died on 18 January 1982 in Guilin.

What was Huang Xianfan's occupation?

Huang Xianfan was an anthropologist, historian, ethnologist, folklorist, educator and university teacher.

What was Huang Xianfan known for?

Huang Xianfan was known for Father, Leader and School.

What nationality was Huang Xianfan?

Huang Xianfan was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Huang Xianfan

· Wikidata: Q5208

· DBpedia: Huang Xianfan

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