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Also Known As K’ang Yu-wei • Guangxia • Changsu • Kang Zuyi
Born March 19, 1858 • China
Died March 31, 1927 (aged 69) • Qingdao • China
Founder Society for the Study of National Strengthening
Subjects Of Study Confucianism
Role In Hundred Days of Reform

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