Chen Weida
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Chen Weida (Chinese: 陈伟达; Pinyin: Chén Wěidá; March 1916-1990) was a Chinese politician and educator.
[edit] Biography
Chen Weida was born in Xiangshui County, Jiangsu in 1916. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1937.
After the foundation of the People's Republic of China, Chen Weida had been the Secretory of the CPC Hangzhou Committee, the First Secretary of the CPC Tianjin Committee, and the Deputy Secretary of the CPC Central Political and Legislative Affairs Committee.
Chen was the President of Zhejiang University from 1962 to 1968.
[edit] External links
- (Chinese) Chen Weida's profile, Zhejiang University website.
- (Chinese) Biography of Chen Weida, Xiangshui County Government website.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Zhou Rongxin |
President of Zhejiang University 1962 – 1968 |
Succeeded by Qian Sanqiang |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Lin Hujia |
Mayor of Tianjin 1978 – 1980 |
Succeeded by Hu Qili |
| Preceded by Lin Hujia |
Secretary of the CPC Tianjin Committee 1978 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Ni Zhifu |
