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Lin Tsung-nan

1942 – 2010

Taiwanese politician

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About Lin Tsung-nan

Lived 1942 – 2010 (aged 68). Lin Tsung-nan was a politician.

Lin Tsung-nan (; 26 June 1942 – 19 November 2010) was a Taiwanese politician.

Lin earned a master's degree from Meiji University and began his political career as a member of the Taiwan Provincial Assembly. He represented his native Nantou County in the Legislative Yuan from 1999 to 2001, and led the Democratic Progressive Party caucus. Lin was elected Nantou County Magistrate in 2001 and left the legislature. He ran for reelection in 2005, leading a May primary against fellow DPP member Tsai Huang-liang. However, Lin fell behind and chose to leave the party to launch an independent reelection bid. Both Lin and Tsai lost to Kuomintang candidate Lee Chao-ching. The Democratic Progressive Party supported Lin's unsuccessful bid for the magistracy in 2009, which he again lost to Lee. Because Lin had left the party of his own accord in 2005, he was not permitted to apply for membership until 2010. He died that year on 19 November at home in Caotun, Nantou of adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Lin's son Lin Yun-sheng has also served in the Legislative Yuan.

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Meiji University
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Magistrate of Nantou County

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lin Tsung-nan?

Taiwanese politician (1942–2010)

When was Lin Tsung-nan born?

Lin Tsung-nan was born on 26 June 1942 in Taichū Prefecture, Taiwan, Empire of Japan.

When did Lin Tsung-nan die?

Lin Tsung-nan died on 19 November 2010 in Caotun Township.

What was Lin Tsung-nan's occupation?

Lin Tsung-nan was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lin Tsung-nan

· Wikidata: Q8351531

· DBpedia: Lin Tsung-nan

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