Hellmut Wilhelm (10 December 1905 – 5 July 1990) was a German Sinologist known for his studies of both Chinese literature and Chinese history. Wilhelm was an expert on the ancient Chinese divination text I Ching (Yi jing), which he believed to represent the essence of Chinese thought. He also produced one of the most widely used German-Chinese dictionaries of the 20th century. He held teaching positions at Peking University and the University of Washington.
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10 December 1905 Tsingtau, Kiautschou Bay concession, German Empire
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5 July 1990 (aged 84) Seattle, Washington, United States
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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