Wu Yi-Fang

Overview

Wu Yi-Fang born Wuchang, China January 26, 1893 (d. 1985). PhD biologist; diplomat; first female Chinese university president, 1928-52. One of four women to sign UN Charter, 1945; assisted in governmental education reforms, 1949; delegate to World Peace Congress, Finland, 1955.

Quotations

"Only as women become educated can we expect them to step into their places as leaders." (Biog. Dict. Republican China III, p. 462; photo http://bit.ly/FQ01t4)