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Hsiung Cheng Wan
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Cheng Wan Hsiung was born 20th July 1893 in Nanchang, China, the son of Shaw Loo who was a private gentleman.
Hsiung studied at The Glasgow School of Art during the session 1917-1918, taking afternoon classes in elect engineering three times per week under the teaching of Miss Allan. Whilst in Glasgow, Hsiung lived at 1 Wilton Crescent Kelvinside W.
As well as taking classes at The Glasgow School of Art, Hsiung was enrolled at Glasgow University from 1913, studying courses in science and engineering for six years. He also attended the Royal Technical College (now known as The University of Strathclyde). During this time, he took classes in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Physical Laboratory, Mathematics, Engineering, Laboratory and Drawing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Sources: The University of Glasgow International Stories http://www.internationalstory.gla.ac.uk/
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