Hu Shih
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Summary
Hu Shih was born in Shanghai[1]. He died in Taipei[2]. He worked as a diplomat[3], journalist[4], university teacher[5], politician[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,543 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dr.Hu Shih Park[9]
- Father: Hu Chuan[10]
- Child: Hu Sidu[11]
- Country of citizenship: Taiwan[12], Republic of China[13], Qing dynasty[14]
- Occupation: philosopher[15], scholar[16]
- Field of work: philosophy[17]
- Position held: Republic of China representative to the United States[18], member of the National Political Assembly[19], member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China[20], president[21]
- Employer: Peking University[22], Fu Jen Catholic University[23]
- Educated at: National University[24], Cornell University[25], Columbia University[26], Teachers College[27]
- Doctoral advisor: John Dewey[28]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[29], honorary doctor of Harvard University[30], honorary doctor of the University of Southern California[31], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[32], honorary doctor of the University of Chicago[33], honorary doctor of the Wesleyan University[34], honorary doctor of the Duke University[35], honorary doctor of the Bryn Mawr College[36], honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[37], honorary doctor of the Clark University[38], honorary doctorate from Brown University[39], honorary doctor of Yale University[40], honorary doctor of the Union College[41], honorary doctor of the University of California, Berkeley[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Ancestral home: Jixi County[44]
- Member of political party: Kuomintang[45]
- Movement: New Culture Movement[46], Q10264717[47]
Why It Matters
Hu Shih has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Hu Shih born?
Hu Shih's place of birth was Shanghai[1].
Where did Hu Shih die?
Hu Shih passed away in Taipei[2].
Who were Hu Shih's parents?
Hu Shih's father was Hu Chuan[10].
What did Hu Shih do for work?
Hu Shih worked as a diplomat[3], journalist[4], university teacher[5], politician[6], and writer[7].
Where did Hu Shih go to school?
Hu Shih was educated at National University[24], Cornell University[25], Columbia University[26], and Teachers College[27].
What awards did Hu Shih receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[29], honorary doctor of Harvard University[30], honorary doctor of the University of Southern California[31], and honorary doctorate from Columbia University[32].