Yan Fu

Also known as Yan Zongguang, Yan Chuanchu, Youling, Tianyanzhexuejia, Zunyi, Yuyelaoren, Yan Tiqian, Jidao

Chinese translator (1854–1921)

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Preceded by: Lao Naixuan (as President of the Imperial University of Peking)
Succeeded by: Zhang Shizhao
Born: Yan Chuanchu ( 嚴傳初 ) , ( 1854-01-08 ) 8 January 1854, Yangqi Village, Houguan County (now Fuzhou ), Fujian , China
Died: 27 October 1921 (1921-10-27) (aged 67), Langguan Alley , Houguan County, Fujian, China
Alma mater: Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Occupation: Military officer, newspaper editor, translator, writer

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Yan Fu (simplified Chinese: 严复; traditional Chinese: 嚴復; pinyin: Yán Fù; Wade–Giles: Yen Fu; courtesy name Ji Dao (幾道); 8 January 1854 – 27 October 1921) was a Chinese military officer, newspaper editor, translator, and writer. He is most known for introducing Western ideas to China during the late 19th century.

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