Zeng Zhaoyu
Zeng Zhaoyu | |
|---|---|
曾昭燏 | |
Zeng Zhaoyu | |
| President of Nanjing Museum | |
| In office 1955–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Xu Pingyu |
| Succeeded by | Yao Qian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1909 Heye Town, Shuangfeng County, Hunan, Qing Empire |
| Died | 22 December 1964 (aged 55) Linggu Temple, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Resting place | Mount Niushou (牛首山) |
| Political party | Jiusan Society |
| Relations | Zeng Guohuang Zeng Zhaocheng Zeng Zhaolun Zeng Zhaojie |
| Parent(s) | Zeng Guangzuo Chen Jiying |
| Alma mater | National Central University University of Nanking University of London |
| Occupation | Archaeologist, museologist, politician |
Zeng Zhaoyu (Chinese: 曾昭燏; pinyin: Zēng Zhāoyù; 27 January 1909 – 22 December 1964), also known as Tseng Chao-yu in English, was a Chinese archaeologist, museologist, and politician who served as president of Nanjing Museum between 1955 and 1964.
She was a member of the 2nd and 3rd National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a deputy to the 3rd National People's Congress.