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Pan Jin-yu

1914 – 2010

Last remaining speaker of the Pazeh language of Taiwan

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About Pan Jin-yu

Lived 1914 – 2010 (aged 96). Pan Jin-yu was a Chinese.

Pan Jin-yu (, 21 July 1914 – 24 October 2010) was the last remaining speaker of the Pazeh language of Taiwan. She was born the fifth of six children in 1914 to Kaxabu parents in Puli. Later, she was adopted by parents who were Pazeh speakers living in Auran village (Taiwanese: Ailan), which is now part of Puli township. She was said to be fully fluent in the language, despite being the only remaining speaker.

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Also known as
Jin-yu Pan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pan Jin-yu?

Last remaining speaker of the Pazeh language of Taiwan (1914-2010)

When was Pan Jin-yu born?

Pan Jin-yu was born on 21 July 1914 in Puli Township.

When did Pan Jin-yu die?

Pan Jin-yu died on 24 October 2010 in Puli Township.

What nationality was Pan Jin-yu?

Pan Jin-yu was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pan Jin-yu

· Wikidata: Q713082

· DBpedia: Pan Jin-yu

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