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Yan Fu

Chinese translator (1854-1921) · Writers · Died at 67

Yan Fu (simplified Chinese: 严复; traditional Chinese: 嚴復; pinyin: Yán Fù; Wade-Giles: Yen2 Fu4; 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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Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1921 · aged 67