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Zhang Guangdou

1912 – 2013

Hydraulic engineer, professor

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About Zhang Guangdou

Lived 1912 – 2013 (aged 101). Zhang Guangdou was a Chinese engineer and politician.

Zhang Guangdou (; 1 May 1912 – 21 June 2013) was a Chinese hydraulic engineer. He was a specialist in hydraulic engineering, professor and vice president of Tsinghua University, and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Biography Zhang graduated from National Chiao Tung University (predecessor of now Shanghai Jiao Tong University) in 1934,

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Important facts

Born
1 May 1912, Changshu
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 June 2013, Beijing
Occupation
Engineer, politician
Nationality
People's Republic of China
Education
Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Positions held
Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, National People's Congress deputy, Standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Employers
Tsinghua University
Awards
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zhang Guangdou?

hydraulic engineer, professor

When was Zhang Guangdou born?

Zhang Guangdou was born on 1 May 1912 in Changshu.

When did Zhang Guangdou die?

Zhang Guangdou died on 21 June 2013 in Beijing.

What was Zhang Guangdou's occupation?

Zhang Guangdou was an engineer and politician.

What nationality was Zhang Guangdou?

Zhang Guangdou was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zhang Guangdou

· Wikidata: Q8070189

· DBpedia: Zhang Guangdou

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