Chuang Chu Lin
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Zhuang Zhulin (Dr.) | |
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| Born | 27 July 1900 |
| Died | 4 January 1973 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Educator |
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| Traditional Chinese | 莊竹林 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 庄竹林 | ||||||
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Dr. Zhuang Zhulin (27 July 1900 – 4 January 1973) is a respected pioneer educator in Singapore. He is the founding principal for Chung Cheng High School, as well as Nanyang University, the first Chinese university in Southeast Asia.[1][2]
Contributions
Zhuang was among the Chinese community leaders that advocated for the founding of Chung Cheng High School, the second full Chinese middle school after The Chinese High School. As the founding principal, Zhuang backed the post-war expansion of the institution as enrolment increased.[1][2]
Zhuang was appointed the principal for Nanyang University, also known as "Nantah", when opened in 1955.[2]