Wang Zhenduo
Chinese archaeologist and politician (1911–1992)
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Wang Zhenduo (Chinese: 王振铎, 1911–1992), whose courtesy name was Tianmu (天木), was a Chinese historian, archaeologist and museologist, and is considered one of the founders of the history of Chinese technology.[1]
Early life and education
Wang was born in Baoding, Hebei Province into a wealthy land-owning family. His father, Wang Zongxi, was a military engineer and his grandfather, Wang Yingkai, was a high ranking Qing Dynasty general.[2] He graduated from Yanjing University in 1934.[3]
Study of Chinese technology
Wang was noted for his contributions to the understanding of ancient Chinese technology, including his 1936 reconstruction of Zhang Heng's seismograph.[4][5][6]
Politics
Wang was elected to the third National People's Congress, and the fifth, sixth and seventh Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.[citation needed]