Hu Shih
(1891-1962)
Chinese philosopher, essayist and diplomate – Hu Shih was born in Shanghai (Provincial-level municipality in China, the largest city in the PRC) on December 17th, 1891 and died in Taipei (Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan) on February 24th, 1962 at the age of 70. Today Hu Shih would be 132 years old.
Age
how old was Hu Shih when he died?
70
Hu Shih died in 1962 at the age of 70.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 17th, 1891 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Shanghai Provincial-level municipality in China, the largest city in the PRC |
| Death Date | February 24th, 1962 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Taipei Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit 兔 |
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Birthday
When was Hu Shih born?
Hu Shih was born on December 17th, 1891.
Death
When did Hu Shih die?
Hu Shih died on February 24th, 1962 at the age of 70 in Taipei (Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan). Today Hu Shih would be 132 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Hu Shih born?
Shanghai (Provincial-level municipality in China, the largest city in the PRC).
Death place
Where did Hu Shih die?
Taipei (Special municipality and capital city of Taiwan).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Hu Shih?
Hu Shih was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Hu Shih have?
Hu Shih was born in 1891 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rabbit.
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