Xiong Qinglai

Xiong Qinglai, or Hiong King-Lai (simplified Chinese: 熊庆来; traditional Chinese: 熊慶來; pinyin: Xióng Qìnglái; Wade–Giles: Hsiung Ch'ing-lai, October 20, 1893 – February 3, 1969), courtesy name Dizhi (迪之), was a Chinese mathematician from Yunnan. He was the first person to introduce modern mathematics into China, and served as an influential president of Yunnan University from 1937 through 1947. A Chinese stamp was issued in his honour.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Xiong.
Xiong Qinglai
熊庆来
Born(1893-10-20)October 20, 1893
Mile County, Yunnan
DiedFebruary 3, 1969(1969-02-03) (aged 75)
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