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Also Known As Lin Yü-t’ang • Lin Hele
Born October 10, 1895 • Zhangzhou • China
Died March 26, 1976 (aged 80) • Hong Kong • China
Founder “Lunyu banyuekan”
Notable Works “My Country and My People”
Subjects Of Study China

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