Yung Wing, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Yung Wing

Chinese-American diplomat and businessman

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1828

Place of Birth: Nanping, Fujian, China

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1912

Profession: diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Yung Wing (simplified Chinese: ??; traditional Chinese: ??; pinyin: Róng Hóng; Jyutping: Jung4 Wang4; November 17, 1828 – April 21, 1912) was the first Chinese student to graduate from an American university (Yale College in 1854).
He was involved in business transactions between China and the United States and brought students from China to study in the United States on the Chinese Educational Mission.
He became a naturalized American citizen, but his status was later revoked under the Naturalization Act of 1870.