Xu Qian
Xu Qian | |
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徐謙 | |
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| Minister of Justice of the Republic of China | |
| In office 19 September 1922 – 29 November 1922 | |
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| Succeeded by | Xu Shiying |
| In office 8 June 1917 – 16 June 1917 (acting) | |
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| Born | 1871 Nanchang, Kiangsi |
| Died | 1940 British Hong Kong |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
Xu Qian or George Hsu (Chinese: 徐謙; 1871–1940) was a Chinese politician and scholar. He made important contribution to the judicial system of modern China.
Originated from She County of Anhui province and born in Nanchang of Jiangxi province, Xu Qian passed the highest level of Imperial Examination in 1903 and obtained Jinshi title. He became a prominent figure after the foundation of Republic of China.[1]
References[]
- ^ Confucianism and Spiritual Traditions in Modern China and Beyond, page 262
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