About Joseph Charignon
Lived 1872 – 1930 (aged 57). Joseph Charignon was a French engineer, train driver, sinologist, historian and sinology.
Sha Hai'Ang (in Chinese : 沙海昂) (23 September 1872 – 17 August 1930), was a Franco-Chinese engineer from École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures (now Centrale-Supélec) whose French name was Antoine Joseph Henri Charignon. A railway constructor but also a sinologist and historian, he is particularly known for his work on Marco Polo. He was a member of the Société Asiatique and the Société de géographie of Paris.
Following his life in China and his accession to Chinese nationality, A. J. H. Charignon adopted the Chinese pronunciation of his name, Sha Hai'Ang, which literally means "sand sea".
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Who was Joseph Charignon?
French engineer (1872-1930)
When was Joseph Charignon born?
Joseph Charignon was born on 23 September 1872 in Châteaudouble.
When did Joseph Charignon die?
Joseph Charignon died on 17 August 1930 in Beijing.
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Joseph Charignon was an engineer, train driver, sinologist, historian and sinology.
What nationality was Joseph Charignon?
Joseph Charignon was French.
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