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Wang Qidong was born on 27 September, 1921 in Huangyan, Zhejiang, Republic of China, is an educator. Discover Wang Qidong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?
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| Occupation |
Materials scientist, educator, politician |
| Age |
98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
27 September 1921 |
| Birthday |
27 September |
| Birthplace |
Huangyan, Zhejiang, Republic of China |
| Date of death |
(2019-07-29) Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China |
| Died Place |
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China |
| Nationality |
China |
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Wang Qidong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Wang Qidong height not available right now. We will update Wang Qidong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Wang Qidong's Wife?
His wife is Zhang Sucheng (m. 1946-2013)
| Family |
| Parents |
Wang Jin |
| Wife |
Zhang Sucheng (m. 1946-2013) |
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Wang Qidong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Wang Qidong worth at the age of 98 years old? Wang Qidong’s income source is mostly from being a successful educator. He is from China. We have estimated
Wang Qidong's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
educator |
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Wang died in Hangzhou on 29 July 2019, at the age of 97.
Wang joined the China Democratic League (Minmeng) in 1953. He was a member of the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Central Committee of Minmeng, and served as Chairman of Minmeng's Zhejiang Provincial Committee. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Fifth to Eighth Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress. He was a member of the Standing Committee of the 8th National People's Congress, and a delegate to the 9th National People's Congress.
After returning to China in 1951, Wang spent his entire career teaching at Zhejiang University. In the 1950s and 1960s, he served as Chair of the Department of Metallurgy and Vice Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1978, Zhejiang University established China's first Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Wang was appointed its first chair. He concurrently served as Vice President of Zhejiang University from 1978 to 1984. He retired in 2010.
In 1946, Wang married Zhang Sucheng (Chinese: 张苏澄).
After graduating from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Zhejiang University in 1943, he was hired by the university as a faculty member. In 1947, he was awarded a government scholarship to study in the United States. He earned his master's degree from Stanford University in 1948, and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1951, both in mechanical engineering.
Wang Qidong (Chinese: 王启东; 27 September 1921 – 29 July 2019) was a Chinese materials scientist, educator, and politician. A pioneer in the field of materials science and engineering in China, his research was focused on high-speed steel and hydrogen storage materials. He served as Vice President of Zhejiang University and Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang People's Congress.
Wang was born on 27 September 1921 in Huangyan, Zhejiang, Republic of China. His father, Wang Jin (王琎; 1888–1966), was a renowned chemist who served as chemistry chair and acting president of Zhejiang University. Wang attended Shanghai High School and experienced Japanese invasion of Shanghai in 1937, during which he suffered a life-threatening disease.
