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Herbert Giles

British sinologist and diplomat (1845–1935).

Born December 8th, 1845 in Oxford. [ref]

Died February 13th, 1935 at 89 years old in Cambridge.

Occupations
diplomat, sinologist, translator, university teacher, writer
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The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. Lucius Annaeus Seneca