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Yang Yu

1840 – 1902

Chinese diplomat

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About Yang Yu

Lived 1840 – 1902 (aged 61–62). Yang Yu was a Chinese diplomat.

Yang Yü It is a crucial extension of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the direct cause for the 1905 Chinese boycott.

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Important facts

Born

1840

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 February 1902

Occupation

Diplomat

Nationality

Qing dynasty

Also known as

Yang Ru, Zitong

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yang Yu?

Chinese diplomat

When was Yang Yu born?

Yang Yu was born in 1840.

When did Yang Yu die?

Yang Yu died on 17 February 1902.

What was Yang Yu's occupation?

Yang Yu was a diplomat.

What nationality was Yang Yu?

Yang Yu was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yang Yu

· Wikidata: Q21546343

· DBpedia: Yang Yü (diplomat)

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