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Who founded Tsinghua University? Pray for the great gods.
Zhou Ziqi was founded, specifically: a hundred years of wind and rain, Tsinghua, Shui Mu. 19 1 1 April, Tsinghua school was formally established, and Tsinghua school was established. Today, Tsinghua University celebrates its centenary. Peaches and plums say nothing, but they go their own way. The Qilu students it trained also planted hopes and dreams on this vast land. 20 1 1 On April 24th, Tsinghua University celebrated its centenary birthday. When it comes to the origin of Tsinghua and Shandong, I have to mention one person, that is Zhou Ziqi, a native of Shanxian County, Shandong Province. Because this famous university was born in Zhou Ziqi. He was the first person who founded Tsinghua 187 1 year1month 14 days. Zhou Ziqi was born in an official family in Paifang Street, Shandong County. At the age of two, due to the death of his father, Zhou Ziqi was raised by his uncle Zhou Shaotang in Guangdong and continued to educate him. Zhou Ziqi was very talented and diligent since he was a child. He is ambitious and persistent. 189 1 year, Zhou Ziqi was admitted to Guangzhou Wentong Hall with excellent results to study foreign languages. During his school days, Zhou Ziqi studied hard and got excellent grades, and soon became a top student. Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, saw that Zhou Ziqi was outstanding in his studies, handsome and generous, and highly valued him. In the name of translation, accompanied him into the Wentong Museum in the capital. After arriving at Shi Jing Wentong Museum, Zhou Ziqi not only studied, but also translated Japanese trends for the Qing government at that time for domestic politicians' reference. During the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the information that Li Hongzhang, the ruling figure at that time, read in Japanese newspapers was mainly translated by Zhou Ziqi and others. After graduating from Imperial College London, Zhou Ziqi continued to study at Columbia University. 1894, Zhou Ziqi went to Beijing to take the exam. 1896, Assistant Minister Zhang recommended him to China's Ambassador to the United States Wu. Since then, Zhou Ziqi has been the secretary and counselor of the American legation. Consul General in new york and San Francisco; He also served as an envoy to the United States, Japan, Peru and other countries. 1June, 909, the Qing government established the Tourism Aesthetics Department. At that time, studying abroad was called study tour, and the general manager was Zhou Ziqi. Later, he presided over the establishment of You Mei School (later renamed Tsinghua School). From choosing a school site, buying land, establishing a school, and hiring teachers, Zhou Ziqi has made great efforts. Tsinghua School officially opened on April 29th, 19 1 1, enrolling 460 students. Zhou Ziqi made a pioneering contribution to Tsinghua University's fame in the future. He once personally selected students to study in the United States. Tsinghua University conducts short-term training for students according to American standards, and then selects them to study in the United States. During this period, Zhou Ziqi personally presided over the selection work. After examination and careful selection, three batches of 180 students studying in the United States were selected. Later, many of these students studying in the United States became the pillars of the country, such as Jin Bangzheng, Zhang, Zhu Kezhen and Hu Shi. 19121kloc-0/0. In October, Tsinghua University was renamed as Tsinghua School, and its supervisor was renamed as "Principal". 1928 officially changed its name to National Tsinghua University.