Princess Der Ling

multiracial historian of Chinese-American descent (1885-1944), Lady-in-waiting of Empress Dowager Cixi
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Summary

Princess Der Ling was born in Wuchang District[1]. She was born on June 8, 1881[2]. She died in Berkeley[3]. She died on November 22, 1944[4]. She worked as a historian[5], writer[6], politician[7], and lady-in-waiting[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: November 22, 1944[4], December 22, 1944[9]
  • Place of burial: Oakland Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Yu Keng[11]
  • Mother: Louisa Pierson[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty[13]
  • Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[14]
  • Notable work: Son of Heaven[15], Two Years in the Forbidden City[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
  • Sex or gender: female[18]
  • Noble title: princess of commandery[19]
  • Eight Banner register: Han Army Plain White Banner[20]
  • Cause of death: struck by vehicle[21]
  • Family name: Yu[22], White[23]

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Education

Studied under Isadora Duncan[24], a dancer[25], 1877–1927[26], of United States[27], specialised in dance[28] and Sarah Bernhardt[29], a stage actor[30], 1844–1923[31], of France[32], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[33].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Son of Heaven[15], a literary work[34] and Two Years in the Forbidden City[16], a literary work[35].

FAQs

Where was Princess Der Ling born?

Born in Wuchang District[1].

Where did Princess Der Ling die?

Princess Der Ling passed away in Berkeley[3].

Who were Princess Der Ling's parents?

Princess Der Ling's father was Yu Keng[11]. Princess Der Ling's mother was Louisa Pierson[12].

What did Princess Der Ling do for work?

Princess Der Ling worked as historian[5], writer[6], politician[7], and lady-in-waiting[8].

Where did Princess Der Ling go to school?

Princess Der Ling was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . Princess Der Ling (1885-1944) obituary. wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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