Author: Xianfan Huang
Born: 1899
Died: 1982
Bio: Huang Xianfan (Zhuang: Vangz Yenfanh; simplified Chinese: 黄现璠; traditional Chinese: 黄現璠; pinyin: Huáng Xiànfán; Wade–Giles: Huáng Hsiènfán) (November 13, 1899–January 18, 1982) was a Chinese famous historian, ethnologist and educator. A scholar with both ancient and modern knowledge. His work "Brief History of Zhuang Nationality" is the first systematic research on the history of Zhuang nationality in China. and book Nong Zhi Gao is the first research on the historical personage of Zhuang nationality in China. The General History of the Zhuang is the first research on the history of Zhuang nationality and The "Bagui School" he created is the first ethnic school in China.