Lu Gwei-djen

Chinese biochemist and historian (1904–1991)
Person human Q844013
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Lu Gwei-djen

Summary

Lu Gwei-djen is a human[1]. Born in Nanjing[2], she… she was born on July 22, 1904[3]. She died on November 28, 1991[4]. She worked as a biochemist[5], historian of science[6], and historian[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nanjing[2], Lu Gwei-djen…
  • Lu Gwei-djen was born on July 22, 1904[3].
  • Lu Gwei-djen was born on September 1, 1904[9].
  • Lu Gwei-djen died on November 28, 1991[4].
  • Among Lu Gwei-djen's spouses was Joseph Needham[10].
  • Lu Gwei-djen held citizenship in People's Republic of China[11].
  • Lu Gwei-djen worked as a biochemist[5].
  • Lu Gwei-djen worked as a historian of science[6].
  • Lu Gwei-djen worked as a historian[7].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's field of work was clinical nutrition[12].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's field of work was history of science[13].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's field of work was history of technology[14].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[15].
  • Lu Gwei-djen was educated at Ginling College[16].
  • Lu Gwei-djen was educated at Newnham College[17].
  • Lu Gwei-djen is recorded as female[18].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's residence is recorded as Cambridge[20].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's family name is recorded as Lu[21].
  • Lu Gwei-djen studied under Dorothy M. Needham[22].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's partner in business or sport is recorded as Joseph Needham[23].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: The Twentieth Century[24].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[26].
  • Lu Gwei-djen's contributed to creative work is recorded as Science and Civilisation in China[27].

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Origins and Family

Lu Gwei-djen's place of birth was Nanjing[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 22, 1904[3] and September 1, 1904[9].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Ginling College[16], a Christian school[32], in Republic of China[33], founded in 1913[34]; and Newnham College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1871[37]. Lu Gwei-djen studied under Dorothy M. Needham[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[5], historian of science[6], and historian[7]. Fields of work include clinical nutrition[12], a medical specialty[38]; history of science[13], an academic discipline[39]; and history of technology[14], an aspect of history[40].

Personal Life

Lu Gwei-djen was married to Joseph Needham[10].

Death and Burial

Lu Gwei-djen died on November 28, 1991[4].

Why It Matters

Lu Gwei-djen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Lu Gwei-djen born?

Born in Nanjing[2], Lu Gwei-djen…

Who was Lu Gwei-djen married to?

Lu Gwei-djen's spouses include Joseph Needham[10].

What did Lu Gwei-djen do for work?

Lu Gwei-djen worked as biochemist[5], historian of science[6], and historian[7].

Where did Lu Gwei-djen go to school?

Lu Gwei-djen was educated at University of Cambridge[15], Ginling College[16], and Newnham College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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