Chuang Chu Lin (27 July 1900 – 4 January 1973), also spelled as Zhuang Zhulin, was a pioneer educator in Singapore. He is the founding principal for Chung Cheng High School, and vice-chancellor of Nanyang University, the first Chinese university in Southeast Asia.[1][2]
Chuang Chulin (Dr.) (莊竹林) | |
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| Born | 27 July 1900 |
| Died | 4 January 1973 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Educator |
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| Traditional Chinese | 莊竹林 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 庄竹林 | ||||||
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Zhuang was among the Chinese community leaders that advocated for the founding of Chung Cheng High School, the second full Chinese middle school after The Chinese High School. As the founding principal, Zhuang backed the post-war expansion of the institution as enrolment increased.[1][2]
Zhuang was appointed the principal for Nanyang University, also known as "Nantah", when it was established in 1955.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "新加坡文献馆: 教育家庄竹林博士". www.sginsight.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
- ^ a b c "第一章 人物传". 福建省情资料库. 福建省地方志编纂委员会信息中心. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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