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Ma Lin

1924 – 2017

Hong Kong biochemist and the second Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 93). Ma Lin was a Chinese biochemist and justice of the peace.

Ma Lin, CBE, JP (; 12 March 1924 or 8 February 1925 – 16 October 2017) was a biochemist and educator. He was the Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 1978 to 1987. He subsequently served as chairman of the board of trustees of Shaw College in CUHK.

Biography 1947: Obtained the Bachelor of Science degree from West China Union University 1955: Obtained the PhD from the University of Leeds 1964: Joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong 1973: Became the founding professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry 1978: Became Vice-Chancellor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and appointed a non-official Justice of the Peace 1983: Appointed as Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 1985-1990: Served as a Member of the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 1987: Retired from Vice-Chancellor and establish Shaw College, the fourth constituent college of CUHK 1993-1998: Served as Member of the 9th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference 2017, Lin died in Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Leeds, Sichuan University
Positions held
Justice of the peace
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Honorary doctor of the Tianjin University; Honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

People in Ma Lin's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ma Lin?

Hong Kong biochemist and the second Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

When was Ma Lin born?

Ma Lin was born on 8 February 1924.

When did Ma Lin die?

Ma Lin died on 16 October 2017.

What was Ma Lin's occupation?

Ma Lin was a biochemist and justice of the peace.

What nationality was Ma Lin?

Ma Lin was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ma Lin

· Wikidata: Q6720771

· DBpedia: Ma Lin (biochemist)

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