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Ren Mei'e

1913 – 2008

Chinese geologist

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About Ren Mei'e

Lived 1913 – 2008 (aged 95). Ren Mei'e was a Chinese geologist, translator and university teacher, known for Geology and Geomorphology.

Ren Mei'e (; 1913–2008) was a Chinese geomorphologist, geologist, marine and coastal scientist, educator and professor, who was the main founder for the study of many related subjects in modern China.

Biography Ren was born in Zhenhai, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China on 8 September 1913. In 1934 Ren graduated from the Department of Geology of National Central University (now Nanjing University). In 1939 Ren received his doctorate from the University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Ren was a professor of Zhejiang University, Fudan University and later Nanjing University. He was the head of the Department of Geography (now School of Geographic and Oceanographic Sciences), Nanjing University.

Ren was selected to be an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1980.

Academic positions Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1980 election) President, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGLAS, formally known as the Geographic Institute of China) Honorary President, Chinese Society for Oceanography President and later Honorary President, Chinese Geographical Society

Honors and awards Ren received the Victoria Medal from the Royal Geographical Society of London in 1986.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Geology, Geomorphology
Education
Nanjing University, Fudan University, University of Glasgow, Zhejiang University
Employers
Zhejiang University, University of Glasgow, Fudan University, Nanjing University
Awards
Victoria Medal; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Victoria Medal (geography)
Also known as
JEN, MEI-NGO, Jen Mei-e

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People whose lives overlapped Ren Mei'e's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ren Mei'e?

Chinese geologist (1913–2008)

When was Ren Mei'e born?

Ren Mei'e was born on 7 October 1913 in Ningbo.

When did Ren Mei'e die?

Ren Mei'e died on 4 November 2008 in Nanjing.

What was Ren Mei'e's occupation?

Ren Mei'e was a geologist, translator and university teacher.

What was Ren Mei'e known for?

Ren Mei'e was known for Geology and Geomorphology.

What nationality was Ren Mei'e?

Ren Mei'e was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ren Mei'e

· Wikidata: Q7312310

· DBpedia: Ren Mei'e

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