Yu Youren

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Youren Yu for Shanghai University
Youren Yu for Shanghai University

Yu Youren (Chinese: 于右任; pinyin: Yú Yòurèn; April 11, 1879－November 10, 1964) was a educator and politician of the Republic of China.

[edit] Biography

Yu came from a highly educated family. He was a notable member of Kuomintang and was the first president of Shanghai University (上海大学) in the 1920s.

He is perhaps best known for his calligraphy and is regarded as one China's modern masters. His works in cursive and semi-cursive manner are intensely animated. Yu Youren was also a scholar of calligraphy and published related works.

[edit] References

  • Yu Lianhwa, An Encylopedia of Chinese Artists, Shanghai, 1980, p. 13.
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Preceded by
Zhao Daiwen		 President of Control Yuan
1930-1964		 Succeeded by
Li Shih-tsung
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