Jin Shaofang

Place: Nanxun

Born: 1890

Death: 1979

Biography:

Jin Xiya, also known as Jin Shaofang, was born into a prestigious family in Nanxun, Zhejiang Province, China in 1890. He was a civil and bridge construction engineer after graduating from St Francis Xavier’s College. He was skilled in calligraphy and excelled in bamboo carving. He was active during the early 20th century and was identified as the name Xiya. He passed away in 1979.