Zhang Baixi

Politician

1847 – 1907

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Who was Zhang Baixi?

Zhang Baixi was a Chinese politician during the late Qing Dynasty who is known for initializing the education reform. He was considered to be the "father of university" in China. Both the Peking University and the Beijing Normal University respect him as a founder and president.

Zhang Baixi was born in Changsha County of Hunan province. In 1874, he earned a Jinshi degree and was elevated to the Hanlin Academy. As high administrator for many years, Zhang Baixi advocated profound political, economical and educational reforms. After the Boxer Rebellion, Zhang proposed to reopen the Imperial Capital University founded in 1898. In 1902, Zhang drafted the "Authorized School Regulation" which was later promulgated by Qing government. In 1904, Zhang participated establishment of the "Presented School Regulation", which was the first modern Chinese educational system in history. Zhang died in Beijing in 1907.

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1847
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Mar 30, 1907

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on July 23, 2013

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