Chen Chi-lu
| Chen Chi-lu | |
|---|---|
| 陳奇祿 | |
| Minister of Council for Cultural Affairs of the Republic of China | |
|
In office 11 November 1981 – 26 July 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Kuo Wei-pan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
27 April 1923 Tainan, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Died |
6 October 2014 (aged 91) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater |
St. John's University University of New Mexico University of Tokyo |
Chen Chi-lu (Chinese: 陳奇祿; pinyin: Chén Qílù) was a Taiwanese politician, historian and anthropologist.[1] He was the first Minister of Council for Cultural Affairs, taking office in 1981-1988.
Early life
Chen was born on 27 April 1923 in Tainan Prefecture during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. Chen moved with his parents when he was still a child to Mainland China. He then attended the Tokyo First Senior High School in Tokyo. He then returned to Mainland China to study at St. John's University in Shanghai. He obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and economics in 1948. He obtained his master's degree at University of New Mexico at the United States in 1954. He obtained his doctoral degree in sociology from University of Tokyo in Japan in 1966.[2]
Early career
Upon graduation from Shanghai, Chen returned to Taiwan and worked for Public Opinion Daily (Chinese: 台灣公論報) as an editor. After coming back from the United States, he started to teach anthropology at National Taiwan University (NTU). After coming back from Japan, he started to work as anthropology professor at NTU. Later he became an academician at the Academia Sinica.[2]
Council for Cultural Affairs
During his ministerial office term at the Council for Cultural Affairs, Chen hosted various art exhibitions, proposed the establishment of folk and cultural parks and preserved old traditional architecture in Taiwan.[2]
Death
Chen passed away on 6 October 2014 due to multiple organ failures.[2]
References
- ↑ Huang, Sandy (12 May 2002). "Newsmakers: Anthropologist honored on birthday". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Renowned Taiwan academician dies at 92". Taiwan Today. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2016.