Zhuang Zhulin
Chinese educator
About Zhuang Zhulin
Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 72).
Chuang Chu Lin (27 July 1900 – 4 January 1973), also spelled as Zhuang Zhulin, was a pioneer educator in Singapore. He is the founding principal for Chung Cheng High School, and vice-chancellor of Nanyang University, the first Chinese university in Southeast Asia.
Contributions Zhuang was among the Chinese community leaders that advocated for the founding of Chung Cheng High School, the second full Chinese middle school after The Chinese High School. As the founding principal, Zhuang backed the post-war expansion of the institution as enrolment increased.
Zhuang was appointed the principal for Nanyang University, also known as "Nantah", when it was established in 1955.
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Who was Zhuang Zhulin?
Chinese educator
When was Zhuang Zhulin born?
Zhuang Zhulin was born on 27 July 1900 in Hui'an County.
When did Zhuang Zhulin die?
Zhuang Zhulin died on 4 January 1973 in Singapore.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zhuang Zhulin. https://biography.guide/zhuang-zhulin/
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