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Yu Jiaju

1898 – 1976

Chinese educator

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Lived 1898 – 1976 (aged 77–78). Yu Jiaju was a Chinese educator, politician and pedagogue.

Yu Jiaju (; 9 April 1898 - 12 May 1976) was a Chinese educator, social advocate and the co-founder of the Young China Party.

Biography Yu was born to a scholarly family in Huangpi County, Hubei, Republic of China. He studied education at Beijing Normal University, and was later funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education to study in the UK, first in the University of London before transferring to the University of Edinburgh. He returned to China in 1924 to serve as head of the Department of Education at Wuchang University. In 1937, he became the head of the Department of Education at Henan University.

Yu was a member of the Young China Association and was instrumental in the 1920s Educational Rights Movement. He particularly attacked Christian educational institutions as impinging on Chinese nationalism.

, Yu's son, is a biochemist who later served as Deputy Minister of Education and President of National Central University. Yu Chuan-tao married Chen Hsing, daughter of Vice President Chen Cheng.

After 1949, Yu moved to Taiwan and died there on May 12, 1976.

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Born
1898
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the National Political Assembly, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China, Member of the Constituent National Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yu Jiaju?

Chinese educator

When was Yu Jiaju born?

Yu Jiaju was born in 1898.

When did Yu Jiaju die?

Yu Jiaju died on 12 May 1976.

What was Yu Jiaju's occupation?

Yu Jiaju was an educator, politician and pedagogue.

What nationality was Yu Jiaju?

Yu Jiaju was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yu Jiaju

· Wikidata: Q15913053

· DBpedia: Yu Jiaju

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