Zhang Dinghuang
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Zhang Dinghuang (1895–1986), also known as Zhang Fengju was a Chinese–American antiquarian, Linguistics, literary critic, poet, and translator. He was born in Nanchang and an expert in antique manuscripts. Zhang was a supporting but key figure of the rich 20th century Chinese literary movements.
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张定璜 | |
Born | December 1895 Nanchang, Jiangxi, Qing dynasty |
Died | February 2, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Nationality | Chinese American |
Other names | Zhang Fengju, Chang Feng-Chu, 张凤举 |
Occupation(s) | Antiquarian, linguist, literary critic, poet, translator |
Organization(s) | Ministry of Education, Republic of China |
Notable work | 1920-30s – development of modern Chinese language and literature styles 1940-50s – preservation and recovery of cultural antiquities plundered in WWII |
Relatives | Zhang Dingfan (brother) |
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He was a talented multi-linguist who studied in Japan and France, a professor at Beijing University and Sino Franco University, and also was active in the literary scene. After World War II he also was a primary figure to recover a collection of looted antique manuscripts for Taiwan's National Central Library (the literary equivalent of antiques of the Palace Museum).