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4 unusual facts about Erik Zürcher


Erik Zürcher

In 1962 he became professor of history of East Asia, particularly the Chinese Buddhism, Chinese reactions to the Christianity and early relations between China and the outside world.

Erik Zürcher (Utrecht, September 13, 1928 - Warmond, February 7, 2008) was a Dutch Sinologist.

From 1962-1993, Zürcher was a professor of history of East Asia at the Leiden University.

He was also awarded the Medal of Honor for Art and Science in the Order of the House of Orange and made a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.



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