About Mao Kao-wen
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 83). Mao Kao-wen was a Taiwanese diplomat and chemist.
Mao Kao-wen (; 9 February 1936 Fenghua, Ningbo – 28 October 2019 Taipei) was a Taiwanese chemist, politician, and diplomat. He served as the president of National Tsinghua University from 1981 to 1987. He also was the Minister of Education of the Republic of China from June 1987 to February 1993.
Mao died on 28 October 2019 at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital, aged 83.
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Who was Mao Kao-wen?
Taiwanese politician and chemist
When was Mao Kao-wen born?
Mao Kao-wen was born on 9 February 1936.
When did Mao Kao-wen die?
Mao Kao-wen died on 28 October 2019.
What was Mao Kao-wen's occupation?
Mao Kao-wen was a diplomat and chemist.
What nationality was Mao Kao-wen?
Mao Kao-wen was Taiwanese.
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