Li Ying College
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Li-Ying College was one of the first schools established in Imperial Hong Kong. It was founded circa 1075 AD
during the Song Dynasty
.
. The school was located in the area known today as Kam Tin
, New Territories
in Hong Kong
. The school's was well known for its large library of Chinese classics. In imperial times, schools were designed with a strong emphasis on the imperial exam systems
, which were used to prepare court staff members. By the Qing Dynasty
, the Chinese government in 1662 and 1664 brought down schools as a strategy against Ming Dynasty
loyalists. The school was in ruins by the early 19th century.
Anno Domini
and Before Christ are designations used to label or number years used with the Julian and Gregorian calendars....
during the Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China between 960 and 1279; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a...
.
History
The founder "Tang Fu Hsieh" (Tang Foo) was a native of Kiangsu province in ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The school was located in the area known today as Kam Tin
Kam Tin
Kam Tin , or Kam Tin Heung , is an area in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is north of Tai Mo Shan and east of Yuen Long. It was formerly known as Sham Tin...
, New Territories
New Territories
New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory. Historically, it is the region described in The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The school's was well known for its large library of Chinese classics. In imperial times, schools were designed with a strong emphasis on the imperial exam systems
Imperial examination
The Imperial examination was an examination system in Imperial China designed to select the best administrative officials for the state's bureaucracy. This system had a huge influence on both society and culture in Imperial China and was directly responsible for the creation of a class of...
, which were used to prepare court staff members. By the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, the Chinese government in 1662 and 1664 brought down schools as a strategy against Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
loyalists. The school was in ruins by the early 19th century.
Notable alumni
- 1259 - The first jìnshì 进士-degree was granted to "Huang Shih".
- 15th/16th/17th Century - Several scholars gained jǔrén 举人-degrees.
- 1685 - A descendent of the founder, "Tan Wen Wei" was granted a degree in "Chin-shih" and was appointed district magistracyMagistrateA magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge or prosecutor. This was not always the case; in ancient Rome, a magistratus was one of the highest government officers and possessed both judicial and executive powers. Today, in common law systems, a...
in Chekiang. - 1754 - "Chiang Shih Yuan" of Tai Po DistrictTai Po DistrictTai Po District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It covers the areas of Tai Po, Tai Po Kau, Ting Kok, Plover Cove and the northern part of Sai Kung Peninsula on both shores of Tolo Channel. It is located in the New Territories...
earned a jìnshì 进士-degree and became well known for his literary accomplishments in southern China. - 1789 - "Tang Ying Yuen (Tang Kuen Hin)", a well-known local calligrapher, passed his military examination (chu jen). He later built the "So Lay Yuen Study Hall" at "Shui Tau Tsuen" in Kam TinKam TinKam Tin , or Kam Tin Heung , is an area in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is north of Tai Mo Shan and east of Yuen Long. It was formerly known as Sham Tin...
.
See also
- History of education in ChinaHistory of education in ChinaThe history of education in China began with the birth of Chinese civilization. The nobles often set up the educational establishments for their offspring...
- Imperial Hong Kong
- List of the oldest schools in the world