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Qian Zhongshu

Chinese writer
Qian Zhongshu, also transliterated as Ch'ien Chung-shu or Dzien Tsoong-su, was a renowned 20th century Chinese literary scholar and writer, known for his wit and erudition. He is best known for his satirical novel Fortress Besieged. Wikipedia
Born: November 21, 1910, Wuxi, China
Died: December 19, 1998 (age 88 years), Beijing, China
Spouse: Yang Jiang (m. 1935–1998)
Grandchild: Yang Hongjian
Children: Qian Yuan
Parents: Jibo Qian