Biography of Tai Ming Wu

Tai Ming Wu enrolled at the University of Glasgow in 1912 to study Engineering. Over a period of three years he took classes in Higher Mathematics, Engineering, Naval Architecture (Junior and Senior), Ship Drawing, Natural Philosophy, Physical Laboratory, and Chemistry.

Wu was born at Canton, modern day Guangzhou, son of Hok Lon, a naval officer who had died by the time Wu enrolled at the University in 1912.

Sources

Archival Materials

• R6/101 Abandoned and withdrawn student files
• R8/5/32/8 Matriculation Slips 1911-1912 Men T - Y

Summary

Tai Ming Wu
Born 1892.
GU Degree: Science and Engineering, 1912-14;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: engineers, naval
English snippet: Engineering student at the University of Glasgow in 1912-15
Record last updated: 11th Nov 2013

Country Associations

China, Guangzhou
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student