Li Zhaohuan
Li Zhaohuan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1898 Nanhai County, Guangdong Province, China |
| Died | 1968-09-16 Shanghai, China |
| Other names | Juwan Usang Ly |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, politician, banker |
| Known for | President of National Chiao Tung University; last President of Hangchow University; Vice-chairman of Shanghai People's Political Consultative Conference |
Li Zhaohuan (; 1898–1968), also referred to as Juwan Usang Ly, was a distinguished Chinese figure known for his contributions in education, politics, and banking. He held the position of President at National Chiao Tung University (currently Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and was the final President of Hangchow University.
Biography
Li was born in 1898 in Nanhai County, Guangdong Province. His courtesy name was Yaosheng (曜生), alternatively spelled Usang.
He pursued higher education in the United States, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Columbia University and a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania.
As a member of the Tongmenghui, Li assumed significant managerial roles in the banking sector, including serving as general manager for both Hong Kong Industrial Bank (香港工商银行) and Chinese Merchants Bank (华商银行). Additionally, he directed operations at the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway Administration Bureau.
In academia, Li held professorships at notable institutions such as Chiao Tung University, St. John's University, and the University of Shanghai. He was appointed Vice-president of Chiao Tung University in June 1929 and elevated to President in October 1930, a role he maintained for twelve years.
Within governmental circles, Li acted as counselor to the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China, served as Vice-minister at the Ministry of Railway, and was appointed Vice-governor of the National Central Bank in October 1927.
Following 1949, Li took on the role of professor and became the last President of Hangchow University, which later merged into Zhejiang University. He also held the position of Vice-chairman during the first through fourth sessions of the Shanghai People's Political Consultative Conference.
Li passed away on 16 September 1968 in Shanghai.
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- 1898 births
- 1968 deaths
- Republic of China politicians from Guangdong
- Educators from Guangdong
- Chinese bankers
- Columbia College (New York) alumni
- University of Pennsylvania alumni
- People from Nanhai District
- Businesspeople from Guangdong
- Academic staff of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Tongmenghui members
- Politicians from Foshan