Bethune, Henry Norman b. March 3, 1890 d. November 12, 1939 Medical Pioneer. He was the originator of the mobile blood transfusion service during the Spanish Civil War. Cause of death: Septicemia (blood poisoning) Mausoleum of Martyrs, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Liddell, Eric Henry b. January 16, 1902 d. February 21, 1945 Olympic Athlete. Born to Scottish missionaries, he was educated at Eltham College, a boarding school in Blackheath. He entered Edinburgh University in 1920, from which he later graduated with a Science Degree. An exceptional athlete, he played rugby for the University and also Scotland's national team, but put aside that sport to pursue running. In July of 1923, he won the 220-yard and 100-yard dash in the AAA Championships in London, with times that remained as England's best for 35 years. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous) Mausoleum of Martyrs, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Pu Yi, Aisin-Gioro b. 1906 d. October 16, 1967 Last emperor of China. After death of his uncle Guangxu became the last emperor of China in 1908, "Great Emperor of the Great Qing Dynasty, Great Kahn of Tartary, Son of Heaven and Lord of Ten Thousand Years". Puyi was raised by court officials who taught him to leave a desolate life. A Scottish tutor, Reginald Johnston, was hired for him.He became both a friend and mentor. Puyi as a result of Johnston developed a passion for anything Western. Emperor was forced to abdiagate in 1912 after the...[Read More] (Bio by: Jelena) Hualong Imperial Cemetery, Yixian, Hebei, China Plot: 300 m away from burial ground of Qing dynasty called Xi Ling (Western Tombs)
b. March 3, 1890 d. November 12, 1939