Huang Xianfan was born on 13 November 1899 in Fusui County. A Chinese historian, ethnologist and educator, Huang Xianfan is remembered mainly for his research on the history and the peoples of south-western China, particularly the Zhuang, the largest of the country's officially recognised minorities. He taught at universities in Guangxi and trained many students in the field of ethnology. His work helped to establish the historical study of the Zhuang and neighbouring groups in Chinese scholarship.
Before and after
- 31 August 1899Founding of Olympique de Marseille
- 11 October 1899Boer Wars
- from 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902Second Boer War
- 19 October 1899Birth of Miguel Ángel Asturias
- 13 November 1899Birth of Huang Xianfan
- 29 November 1899Founding of FC Barcelona
- 16 December 1899Founding of AC Milan
- 25 December 1899Birth of Humphrey Bogart
- 1900Founding of Borussia Mönchengladbach
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