Qian Xuesen
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Qian Xuesen
Summary
Qian Xuesen is a human[1]. He was born in Shanghai[2]. He was born on December 11, 1911[3]. He died in Chinese PLA General Hospital & Medical School[4]. He died on October 31, 2009[5]. He worked as an astronautical engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,725 views/month, #6,540 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Shanghai[2], Qian Xuesen…
- Qian Xuesen passed away in Chinese PLA General Hospital & Medical School[4].
- Qian Xuesen was born on December 11, 1911[3].
- Qian Xuesen died on October 31, 2009[5].
- Burial took place at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery[10].
- Qian Xuesen's father was Qian Jiazhi[11].
- Qian Xuesen was married to Jiang Ying[12].
- Qian Xuesen held citizenship in People's Republic of China[13].
- Qian Xuesen worked as an astronautical engineer[6].
- Qian Xuesen's professions included engineer[7].
- Qian Xuesen's professions included university teacher[8].
- Qian Xuesen's field of work was aeronautics[14].
- Qian Xuesen's field of work was aerodynamics[15].
- Qian Xuesen's field of work was engineering cybernetics[16].
- Qian Xuesen held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[17].
- Among Qian Xuesen's employers was California Institute of Technology[18].
- Among Qian Xuesen's employers was University of Science and Technology of China[19].
- Qian Xuesen's education included a stint at National Chiao Tung University[20].
- Qian Xuesen was educated at California Institute of Technology[21].
- Qian Xuesen's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22].
- Qian Xuesen's education included a stint at The High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University[23].
- Qian Xuesen's education included a stint at Shanghai Jiao Tong University[24].
- Qian Xuesen's doctoral advisor was Theodore von Kármán[25].
- A notable student of Qian Xuesen was Zhuang Fenggan[26].
- Qian Xuesen received the HLHL Science and Technology Achievement Award[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Shanghai[2], Qian Xuesen… he was born on December 11, 1911[3]. His father was Qian Jiazhi[11].
Education
Educated at National Chiao Tung University[20], a national university[28], in Taiwan[29], founded in 1896[30]; California Institute of Technology[21], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1891[33], headquartered in California[34]; Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1861[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; The High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University[23], a high school[39], in People's Republic of China[40], founded in 1901[41]; and Shanghai Jiao Tong University[24], a university[42], in People's Republic of China[43], founded in 1896[44], headquartered in Shanghai[45]. Qian Xuesen's doctoral advisor was Theodore von Kármán[25]. He studied under Theodore von Kármán[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronautical engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include aeronautics[14], a branch of science[47]; aerodynamics[15], an academic discipline[48]; and engineering cybernetics[16]. Employers include California Institute of Technology[18], a university[49], in United States[50], founded in 1891[51], headquartered in California[52] and University of Science and Technology of China[19], a university[53], in People's Republic of China[54], founded in 1958[55]. Qian Xuesen held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[17]. A notable student of him was Zhuang Fenggan[26]. Doctoral students include Jack L. Kerrebrock[56], an aerospace engineer[57], 1928–2019[58], of United States[59], awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[60]; W. Duncan Rannie[61]; Sedat Serdengecti[62]; Robert Joseph Hartlieb[63]; Gerald M. Monroe[64]; and Zheng Zhemin[65].
Recognition
Awards received include HLHL Science and Technology Achievement Award[27], a science award[66], in People's Republic of China[67], founded in 1994[68]; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences[69], a fellowship award[70], in People's Republic of China[71]; and Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering[72], a fellowship award[73], in People's Republic of China[74].
Personal Life
Among Qian Xuesen's spouses was Jiang Ying[12]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[75].
Death and Burial
Qian Xuesen died on October 31, 2009[5]. He died in Chinese PLA General Hospital & Medical School[4]. He is buried at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Qian Xuesen ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,725 views/month, #6,540 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
His notable doctoral advisees include Zheng Zhemin[78], a physicist[79], 1924–2021[80], of China[81], awarded the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award[82], specialised in explosives engineering[83].
FAQs
Where was Qian Xuesen born?
Qian Xuesen's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
Where did Qian Xuesen die?
Qian Xuesen died in Chinese PLA General Hospital & Medical School[4].
Who were Qian Xuesen's parents?
Qian Xuesen's father was Qian Jiazhi[11].
Who was Qian Xuesen married to?
Qian Xuesen's spouses include Jiang Ying[12].
What did Qian Xuesen do for work?
Qian Xuesen worked as astronautical engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Qian Xuesen go to school?
Qian Xuesen was educated at National Chiao Tung University[20], California Institute of Technology[21], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], and The High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University[23].
What awards did Qian Xuesen receive?
Honors received include HLHL Science and Technology Achievement Award[27], Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences[69], and Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering[72].