Ho Ping-sung
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Ho Ping-sung 1890–1946, was a notable Chinese educator, writer and historian.
, Zhejiang Province in 1890. In 1911, Ho graduated from Zhejiang Advanced College (浙江高等学堂, current Zhejiang University
) in Hangzhou
.
In 1912, Ho went to the United States and studied mainly modern history
, economics and international politics
. Ho obtained his BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
and a PhD from Princeton University
(in 1916).
In 1917, Ho went back to China. Ho was a professor of history at Peking University
. Ho was the head of English department of Beijing Advanced Normal School (北京高等师范学校, current Beijing Normal University
). Ho was the president of the University of Politics and Law (政法大学, a root of current Peking University). Ho was the president of Zhejiang Provincial 1st Normal School (浙江省立第一师范, current Zhejiang Normal University
), and the president of Zhejiang Provincial 1st Middle School (浙江省立第一中学, current Hangzhou High School
).
In 1935, Ho was appointed the President of Jinan University
(then in Shanghai). In June 1946, Ho was appointed the President
of National Yingshi University
(a root of current comprehensive Zhejiang University). On 25 July 1946, Ho died in Shanghai. Ho was buried in his hometown Jinhua.
Ho's cousin Ping-ti Ho
is a renowned US historian, who is "the first Asian-born scholar ever to have been elected as President of the Association for Asian Studies
".
Biography
Ho was born in Houxi Village, JinhuaJinhua
Jinhua is a prefecture-level city in central Zhejiang province of Eastern China. It borders the provincial capital of Hangzhou to the northwest, Quzhou to the southwest, Lishui to the south, Taizhou to the east, and Shaoxing to the northeast....
, Zhejiang Province in 1890. In 1911, Ho graduated from Zhejiang Advanced College (浙江高等学堂, current Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
) in Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people...
.
In 1912, Ho went to the United States and studied mainly modern history
Modern history
Modern history, or the modern era, describes the historical timeline after the Middle Ages. Modern history can be further broken down into the early modern period and the late modern period after the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution...
, economics and international politics
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
. Ho obtained his BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
and a PhD from Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
(in 1916).
In 1917, Ho went back to China. Ho was a professor of history at Peking University
Peking University
Peking University , colloquially known in Chinese as Beida , is a major research university located in Beijing, China, and a member of the C9 League. It is the first established modern national university of China. It was founded as Imperial University of Peking in 1898 as a replacement of the...
. Ho was the head of English department of Beijing Advanced Normal School (北京高等师范学校, current Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University , colloqiually known as 北师大 or Beishida, is a public research university located in Beijing with strong emphasis on basic disciplines of humanities and sciences...
). Ho was the president of the University of Politics and Law (政法大学, a root of current Peking University). Ho was the president of Zhejiang Provincial 1st Normal School (浙江省立第一师范, current Zhejiang Normal University
Zhejiang Normal University
Zhejiang Normal University Zhejiang Normal University Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU; is a comprehensive public university based in Jinhua city, Zhejiang province, China.- History :The university was originally established as the Hangzhou Normal Academy in 1956. It became the Hangzhou Normal...
), and the president of Zhejiang Provincial 1st Middle School (浙江省立第一中学, current Hangzhou High School
Hangzhou High School
Hangzhou High School , or Hangzhou Senior High School, established in 1899, is a high school in China. There are 46 academicians who graduated from the institution.-Hanggao Observatory:...
).
In 1935, Ho was appointed the President of Jinan University
Jinan University
Jinan University is a public research and comprehensive university based in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. It is one of the oldest universities established on mainland China tracing back to the Qing Empire...
(then in Shanghai). In June 1946, Ho was appointed the President
Presidents of Zhejiang University
-Qiushi Academy - Zhejiang Advanced College period:-National 3rd Sun Yat-sen University - National Chekiang University period :Chekiang University or National Chekiang University is also known as the University of Chekiang...
of National Yingshi University
Yingshi University
Yingshi University , was a defunct university of Zhejiang Province, China.-Brief history:At beginning, the university was a war-period university during the Second Sino-Japanese War...
(a root of current comprehensive Zhejiang University). On 25 July 1946, Ho died in Shanghai. Ho was buried in his hometown Jinhua.
Ho's cousin Ping-ti Ho
Ping-ti Ho
Ping-ti Ho , is a notable Chinese-American historian. Ho is a former President of the Association for Asian Studies.-Biography:...
is a renowned US historian, who is "the first Asian-born scholar ever to have been elected as President of the Association for Asian Studies
Association for Asian Studies
The Association for Asian Studies is a U.S. society focused on facilitating contact and information exchange among scholars of Asian fields. It is the self-proclaimed largest society of its kind. The Association consists of eminent Asianists, and is a non-profit organization...
".
Works by Ho
Ho was an influential writer and historian. He published numerous books and articles about history, including (books):- 《通史新义》(The New Meaning of General History)
- 《新史学》 (The New Historiography)
- 《历史研究法》 (The Methodology of History Research)
- 《历史教育法》
- 《西洋史学史》 (The History of Western Historiography)
- 《中古欧洲史》 (The Middle Ages)
- 《秦始皇帝》 (Qin Shi HuangQin Shi HuangQin Shi Huang , personal name Ying Zheng , was king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BC...
) - 《近世欧洲史》 (Modern European History)
- 《浙东学派溯源》 (The Origin of East Zhejiang School) (Note: East Zhejiang School or East Zhe School was a philosophical school in China's history)
- 《程朱辩异》 (The Difference between ChengCheng Yi (philosopher)Cheng Yi , courtesy name Zhengshu , also known as Mr. Yichuan , was a Chinese philosopher born in Luoyang during the Song Dynasty. He worked with his older brother Cheng Hao . Like his brother, he was a student of Zhou Dunyi, a friend of Shao Yong, and a nephew of Zhang Zai...
and ZhuZhu XiZhū Xī or Chu Hsi was a Song Dynasty Confucian scholar who became the leading figure of the School of Principle and the most influential rationalist Neo-Confucian in China...
's Philosophies)