Guo Yingqiu
Guo Yingqiu (Chinese: 郭影秋; 1909–1985) was a prominent Chinese politician and educator, with significant roles in both governance and academia.
Biography
- Birth and Early Life: Guo Yingqiu was born in Tongshan County, Jiangsu Province, in 1909.
- Governor of Yunnan: He served as the Governor of Yunnan Province in China from 1953 to 1957.
- Academic Leadership:
- President of Nanjing University: Guo Yingqiu was the President of Nanjing University from 1957 to 1963.
- President (Honorary) of Renmin University of China: He also held the position of Honorary President of Renmin University of China from 1983 to 1985.
Government Offices
- Preceded by: Chen Geng
- Succeeded by: Yu Yichuan
Academic Offices
- Preceded by: Pan Shu
- Succeeded by: Kuang Yaming
Legacy
Guo Yingqiu’s career exemplifies his contributions to both provincial governance and higher education in China. His tenure as Governor of Yunnan and leadership at prestigious universities like Nanjing University and Renmin University underscore his influence in both political and academic spheres during critical periods of Chinese history.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chen Geng |
Governor of Yunnan, China 1953–1957 |
Succeeded by Yu Yichuan |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by Pan Shu |
President of Nanjing University 1957–1963 |
Succeeded by Kuang Yaming |
| Preceded by Cheng Fangwu |
President (Honorary) of Renmin University of China 1983–1985 |
Succeeded by Yuan Baohua |
